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A block chain or blockchain is a permissionless distributed database that maintains a continuously-growing list of transaction records hardened against tampering and revision. It consists of blocks, holding batches of individual transactions. Each block contains a timestamp and an information linking it to a previous block. The block chain is seen as the main technical innovation of bitcoin, where it serves as the decentralized public ledger of all bitcoin transactions. This original design has been the inspiration for other cryptocurrencies and distributed databases. In this series, we cover latest development stories related to blockchain and its applications around the world.

Blockchain Revolution Series

Anquan, Deloitte and Nasdaq join MAS and SGX for blockchain-based settlement of tokenised assets

Aug 24, 2018 10:37 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) have announced that they are partnering with Anquan, Deloitte and Nasdaq for the settlement of tokenized assets using blockchain technology. The...

Blockchain Revolution Series

UK Ministry of Justice explores DLT potential to secure digital evidence

Aug 24, 2018 05:35 am UTC| Digital Currency

The U.K. Ministry of Justice is exploring how it can use blockchain technology to secure digital evidence, CoinDesk reported. Deputy director Balaji Anbil said that the objective is to use the technology to simplify...

Blockchain Revolution Series

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Reality Shares becomes Blockforce Capital to better reflect focus on blockchain, cryptocurrency investing

Aug 24, 2018 04:33 am UTC| Digital Currency

Reality Shares has announced that it is becoming Blockforce Capital in order to reflect its broader focus on delivering unparalleled access to blockchain and cryptocurrency investments. According to the official...

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Kenya mulls to tap blockchain technology for elections

Aug 23, 2018 11:54 am UTC| Digital Currency

Kenyas electoral agency is seeking to tap into blockchain potential to offer real-time results, according to Bloomberg. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati told the media...

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World Bank to settle A$100M blockchain bond this month

Aug 23, 2018 10:55 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), or the World Bank, is going to settle a blockchain-based bond worth A$100 million (US$73.16) million on August 28, Reuters reported. Earlier this month,...

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Bank of Thailand taps R3’s Corda DLT platform for wholesale central bank digital currency

Aug 23, 2018 06:40 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced that it is developing a wholesale central bank digital currency (wholesale CBDC) using R3s Corda platform. The central bank has officially unveiled Project Inthanon aimed at...

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National Research Council of Canada launches Ethereum blockchain explorer

Aug 23, 2018 05:41 am UTC| Digital Currency

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has officially announced the launch of a new blockchain explorer. The Ethereum-based blockchain explorer has been developed by Bitaccess using the Catena Blockchain Suite,...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

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Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

Technology

Polestar to Launch Polestar 4 Pure EV in South Korea

Polestar, a Swedish automotive manufacturer owned by Volvo Cars, is set to bring its all-electric Sports Utility Vehicle to South Korea. The company specializing in EV production will release its Polestar 4 electric...

Canada Set to Enforce OECD Crypto Tax Standards by 2026

Canada has announced plans to adopt the OECDs Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2026, aligning with global efforts to standardize cryptocurrency taxation. The move aims to enhance transparency and regulatory...

Elon Musk Reveals Cybertruck Accelerator Fix; New Software Bug Exposed in Car Wash Mishap

Elon Musk has addressed the Tesla Cybertrucks accelerator problem in a recent flurry of issues. At the same time, another owner reports a significant software glitch following a routine car wash, causing a five-hour system...

Samsung's Exynos 2500 Rumored to Eclipse Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in Power Efficiency With 3nm SoC

Samsung is reportedly preparing to equip the Galaxy S25 series with the Exynos 2500, a chipset that utilizes 3nm technology and may perform better than Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. For the next Galaxy S25 series,...

Shibarium Soars 160% as Key Metric Rebounds, Signaling Recovery

Shibarium, Shiba Inus blockchain solution, has surged by an impressive 160% in just 24 hours, marking a notable recovery in vital metrics. This surge follows a recent decline in transaction volume, indicating a swift...