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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

Eleven new organisations join Hyperledger blockchain project

Mar 01, 2018 03:10 am UTC| Digital Currency

Eleven new organizations have joined Hyperledger, an open-source collaborative initiative to advance cross-industry blockchain technologies. The announcement comes on the heels of the second milestone launch of...

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India’s Tech Mahindra to invest CAD 100M in Canada to set up blockchain focused Center of Excellence

Feb 28, 2018 11:17 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra has announced a strategic investment in Canada to establish a Center of Excellence (COE) focused on cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain. The...

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Rakuten Coin: Rakuten to launch blockchain-based cryptocurrency for loyalty program

Feb 28, 2018 09:36 am UTC| Digital Currency

Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has revealed its cryptocurrency plans at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. @hmikitani_e presented new offerings this morning in #MWC18 keynote. @Viber community : a new chat...

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JD.com announces new initiative to bolster blockchain and AI development

Feb 28, 2018 08:47 am UTC| Digital Currency

Chinese retail giant JD.com has announced the launch of a new accelerator for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technologies. A part of JDs AI program, AI Catapult will be partnering with...

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Porsche tests blockchain applications in vehicles

Feb 28, 2018 05:58 am UTC| Digital Currency

Luxury car giant Porsche, in collaboration with Berlin-based start-up XAIN, is testing the application of blockchain technology directly in vehicles. XAIN won Porsches first innovation contest on blockchain technology...

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CULedger, Evernym partner to develop blockchain-based digital ID solution for credit unions

Feb 28, 2018 05:07 am UTC| Digital Currency

CULedger, a research-to-action initiative exploring the viability of a private, permissioned distributed ledger (DLT) by credit unions, has partnered with Evernym to launch a new consumer-focused digital identity...

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Indian state of Maharashtra, MAS sign MoU to cooperate on blockchain and fintech

Feb 27, 2018 08:41 am UTC| Digital Currency

The government of Indian state of Maharashtra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to strengthen fintech cooperation. The MoU was signed at a ceremony at the...

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Economy

India Budget 2026: Modi Government Eyes Reforms Amid Global Uncertainty and Fiscal Pressures

Indias central government is set to present its annual budget on Sunday, a closely watched event as Prime Minister Narendra Modis administration seeks to accelerate domestic reforms while navigating rising global...

China Home Prices Rise in January as Government Signals Stronger Support for Property Market

Average prices of new homes across 100 major Chinese cities recorded an increase in January, while price declines in the secondary housing market continued to narrow, according to a private survey. The data suggests early...

South Korea Exports Surge in January on AI Chip Demand, Marking Fastest Growth in 4.5 Years

South Koreas exports recorded a strong start to the year, rising for an eighth consecutive month in January and posting their fastest growth in four and a half years, driven largely by booming global demand for AI servers...

Russia Stocks End Flat as MOEX Closes Unchanged Amid Mixed Global Signals

Russian stocks finished Saturdays trading session slightly lower overall, with the benchmark MOEX Russia Index closing unchanged at 0.00% in Moscow. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors weighed mixed...

China Factory Activity Slips in January as Weak Demand Weighs on Growth Outlook

Chinas factory activity contracted at the start of the year, highlighting persistent pressure from weak domestic demand despite continued policy support from Beijing. An official survey released on Saturday showed that...

Politics

Syria Detains Group Over Rocket Attacks on Damascus Military Airport Amid Hezbollah Allegations

Syria announced on Sunday that its security forces have detained a group accused of carrying out a series of rocket attacks targeting the Mezzeh military airport in Damascus, a strategic site near the capital. According to...

U.S. and Israeli Military Leaders Hold Pentagon Talks as Tensions With Iran Escalate

Senior military leaders from the United States and Israel recently held high-level talks at the Pentagon, underscoring growing concerns over rising tensions with Iran and broader Middle East security risks. According to...

Rafah Border Crossing to Reopen for Palestinians as Israel Coordinates with Egypt and EU

Israel has announced that Gazas main border crossing at Rafah will reopen for Palestinians on Monday, marking a significant development after the crossing remained largely closed for nearly two years amid ongoing conflict....

Trump Says Fed Pick Kevin Warsh Could Win Democratic Support in Senate Confirmation

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that his nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, could secure votes from Senate Democrats during what is expected to be a closely watched and potentially...

Christian Menefee Wins Texas Special Election, Narrowing GOP House Majority

Democrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas special election for the U.S. House of Representatives, according to the Associated Press, a result that further tightens Republicans slim majority in the chamber. Menefees...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

Elon Musk’s Empire: SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Merger Talks Spark Investor Debate

Speculation around a potential Musk Inc has resurfaced as Elon Musks companiesSpaceX, Tesla, and xAIexplore closer ties amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and automation. With SpaceX expected to go public later...

SpaceX Reports $8 Billion Profit as IPO Plans and Starlink Growth Fuel Valuation Buzz

SpaceX delivered a strong financial performance last year, generating an estimated $8 billion in profit on revenues between $15 billion and $16 billion, according to people familiar with the companys results. The figures,...

SpaceX Updates Starlink Privacy Policy to Allow AI Training as xAI Merger Talks and IPO Loom

SpaceX has revised its Starlink privacy policy to allow customer data to be used for artificial intelligence training, a move that could significantly support Elon Musks broader AI ambitions. The policy change comes as...

Nvidia’s $100 Billion OpenAI Investment Faces Internal Doubts, Report Says

Nvidias ambitious plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, aimed at supporting the training and operation of next-generation artificial intelligence models, has reportedly hit a roadblock. According to a report...

Federal Judge Signals Possible Dismissal of xAI Lawsuit Against OpenAI

A U.S. federal judge has signaled she may dismiss a high-profile lawsuit filed by Elon Musks artificial intelligence startup, xAI, against rival OpenAI, dealing a potential setback to Musk in an escalating legal battle...