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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

China’s MIIT picks 30 blockchain projects for Global Public Chain Technology Evaluation

Jun 19, 2018 10:07 am UTC| Digital Currency

The CCID Blockchain Research Institute last week released the initial list blockchain projects included in its Global Public Chain Technology Evaluation. The China Electronic Information Industry Development (CCID) is...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Mediaocean, IBM iX launch blockchain consortium for digital media supply chain

Jun 19, 2018 09:10 am UTC| Digital Currency

Media software company Mediaocean, collaboration with IBM iX, has announced the launch of a blockchain consortium for the digital media supply chain. The consortium will bring together leading advertisers, agencies and...

Blockchain Revolution Series

TrueUSD creator TrustToken secures $20M from Andreessen Horowitz and others

Jun 19, 2018 05:02 am UTC| Digital Currency

Asset tokenization platform TrustToken has raised $20 million in a strategic round, with support from leading investment firms Andreessen Horowitz, BlockTower Capital, Danhua Capital, GGV Capital, and...

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SAP announces Cloud Platform Blockchain service, forms blockchain consortium for transportation industry

Jun 19, 2018 03:30 am UTC| Digital Currency

Enterprise software firm SAP unveiled a new a new blockchain as a service (BaaS) earlier this month alongside a number of products and partnerships. The company announced SAP Cloud Platform Blockchain a new BaaS that...

Blockchain Revolution Series

US DHS awards $192k to blockchain startup Factom

Jun 18, 2018 10:54 am UTC| Digital Currency

Blockchain startup Factom has been awarded $192,380 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (ST) to begin beta testing of a capability that uses blockchain technology to secure...

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Blockchain firm R3 sets the record straight on financial position

Jun 18, 2018 09:58 am UTC| Digital Currency

R3 CEO David E. Rutter has issued an official statement in response to a recent report on the blockchain initiatives alleged financial troubles. Calling the report negative and inaccurate, Rutter said: We were...

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Insurance industry initiative B3i to use R3’s Corda blockchain platform

Jun 18, 2018 09:08 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Blockchain Insurance Industry Initiative (B3i) will leverage R3s Corda blockchain platform to build its applications and business network. Launched in 2016 by Aegon, Allianz, Munich Re, Swiss Re, and Zurich, B3i...

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Economy

S&P Affirms Brazil’s BB Credit Rating with Stable Outlook Amid Fiscal Challenges

SP Global Ratings has reaffirmed Brazils BB/B long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings, maintaining a stable outlook. The agency also kept the countrys transfer and convertibility assessment...

Gold Prices Rise Above $4,000 as Inflation Data and Weaker Dollar Boost Demand

Gold prices recovered on Thursday after falling to their lowest levels since November 2025, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar following the release of the latest U.S. inflation data. While easing concerns over aggressive...

Wall Street Ends Mixed as Micron Surges, Apple Drops After Price Hikes

Wall Street closed mixed on Thursday after a volatile trading session driven by contrasting performances from major technology companies. Investors reacted positively to Micron Technologys strong earnings and AI-driven...

Iran Attack in Strait of Hormuz Pushes Oil Prices Higher

Global oil prices climbed on Thursday after Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting concerns over Middle East tensions and...

Oil Prices Rebound as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Return After Ship Attack Near Oman

Global oil prices recovered on Thursday after falling to levels seen before the Iran conflict, as renewed security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz revived market uncertainty. Reports of an attack on a commercial vessel...

Politics

US Approves $250 Million Fighter Jet Training Sale to Australia

The United States has approved a potential $250 million military sale to Australia, reinforcing the long-standing defense partnership between the two allies. The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday that it had...

Johns Hopkins University Lays Off 110 Employees as Federal Research Funding Declines

Johns Hopkins University has announced the layoff of 110 employees following significant reductions in federal research funding, highlighting the growing financial challenges facing one of the United States leading...

Republican Lawmaker Introduces AI Incident Reporting Bill to Strengthen U.S. AI Safety

The United States could soon see new artificial intelligence regulations after Republican Representative Nathaniel Moran of Texas introduced the proposed AI Incident Reporting Act, a bill designed to improve transparency...

Iran Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise After Ship Attack Delays IMO Escort Mission

A reported attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz has prompted the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) to temporarily suspend its ship escort mission, raising fresh concerns over the fragile...

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Carry Law on Private Property

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a Hawaii law restricting licensed handgun owners from carrying firearms on private property open to the public without the owners explicit permission violates the Second Amendment. The...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

OpenAI May Delay IPO to 2027 Amid $1 Trillion Valuation Goal

OpenAI is reportedly considering postponing its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) until 2027 as it pursues an ambitious $1 trillion valuation. According to a report by The New York Times, company executives...

Kioxia Targets U.S. Listing as AI Chip Boom Accelerates

Japan-based Kioxia Holdings Corp. (TYO:285A) is preparing to launch U.S. depositary shares in the spring of 2027, a strategic move aimed at expanding its global investor base and taking advantage of growing enthusiasm for...

Doncasters Raises $919 Million in NYSE IPO as Aerospace Growth Accelerates

Doncasters has successfully raised $919.3 million through its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone in the aerospace components manufacturers long-term transformation. The historic British...

SK Hynix Targets $29.4 Billion Nasdaq Listing to Expand AI Chip Business

SK Hynix has announced plans to raise as much as $29.4 billion through a Nasdaq listing in the United States, positioning the deal as one of the largest global stock offerings in history. The South Korean memory chip...

Alibaba Shares Fall After Anthropic Alleges Massive AI Model Distillation Campaign

Alibaba Groups Hong Kong-listed shares dropped sharply on Thursday after reports revealed that U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic accused the Chinese tech giant of conducting a large-scale campaign to...