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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

MAS and Indian Department of Economic Affairs sign MoU on Fintech projects

Jun 04, 2018 12:20 pm UTC| Fintech Research & Analysis Insights & Views Commentary

Singapore has repeated history in instituting bilateral relationships through its pursuit of Fintech growth. The MOU was said to establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) that will be co-chaired by Jacqueline Loh, MAS Deputy...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Hyperchain claims ‘first quasi-unicorn’ status in Chinese blockchain industry with $226M Series B funding

Jun 04, 2018 11:38 am UTC| Digital Currency

Chinese blockchain startup Hyperchain Technologies has announced an RMB1.5 billion (approximately $226 million) a series B funding round. In its official release, Hyperchain listed the investors who are participating in...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Dubai takes-up digital Silk Road project backed by Blockchain

Jun 04, 2018 11:02 am UTC| Fintech Commentary Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Dubai has swiftly developed a hub for blockchain innovation in the recent past. Umpteen number of prospective options are lined up with the backing of the local government, but yet to be explored in detail. One of the...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Ripple commits over $50M to University Blockchain Research Initiative

Jun 04, 2018 10:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

Blockchain startup Ripple, in collaboration with leading universities, has announced a new initiative to support and accelerate academic research, technical development and innovation in blockchain, cryptocurrency and...

Blockchain Revolution Series

“Ethereum” googled over 110M times: ConsenSys’ ‘The State of the Ethereum Network’

Jun 04, 2018 10:22 am UTC| Digital Currency

Blockchain startup ConsenSys has published a snapshot of the Ethereum blockchain. In an online post dated June 1, the company highlighted key facts and figures of Ethereum since its inception in 2015. Here are some of...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Samsung SDS announces AI and blockchain-based finance platform ‘Nexfinance’

Jun 04, 2018 08:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

Samsung SDS, an IT subsidiary of South Korean tech giant Samsung Group, has announced a blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI)-based financial platform, Nexfinance. Nexfinance is a digital financial platform with...

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Blockchain Revolution Series

Block.one announces EOSIO release, raises over $4B in ICO but becomes victim to phishing scams

Jun 04, 2018 06:00 am UTC| Digital Currency

Blockchain startup Block.one has launched version 1.0 of its open source EOSIO blockchain software, which will enable businesses to rapidly build and deploy high-performance and high-security blockchain-based...

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Economy

Asian Stocks Slip Ahead of Fed Decision as China Deflation Concerns Deepen

Asian stock markets retreated on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of a closely watched U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Markets across the region tracked mild overnight losses on Wall Street, where...

ADB Approves $400 Million Loan to Boost Ease of Doing Business in the Philippines

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million policy-based loan designed to support the Philippines push to improve its business environment and attract more foreign investment. Although the country remains...

Global Forex Markets Brace for Fed Decision as Yen Extends Weakness

The Japanese yen continued to struggle on Wednesday, slipping further as investors remained focused on the widening interest rate gap between Japan and other major economies. Despite expectations that the Bank of Japan...

Silver Prices Surge to New Record Above $60 as Supply Concerns and Fed Expectations Boost Demand

Silver prices skyrocketed to an all-time high on Wednesday, breaking above $60 an ounce as tightening supply expectations and stronger investor interest pushed the white metal to outperform gold. In early trading, spot...

U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Faces Uncertainty as Jakarta Reconsiders Key Commitments

A landmark U.S.-Indonesia trade agreement announced in July is now in jeopardy, as U.S. officials say Indonesia is stepping back from critical commitments made during negotiations. According to a U.S. official speaking on...

Politics

China Adds Domestic AI Chips to Government Procurement List as U.S. Considers Easing Nvidia Export Curbs

China has taken a major step to reinforce its domestic semiconductor industry by adding locally developed artificial intelligence chips to an official government procurement list for the first time, according to a report...

Musk Says Trump’s DOGE Initiative Fell Short and He Wouldn’t Lead It Again

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reflected on his time leading U.S. President Donald Trumps Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), acknowledging that the initiative achieved only limited success. Speaking on a podcast with former...

US Criticizes China After Radar Incident Escalates Tensions With Japan

The United States has publicly criticized China for the first time after Chinese fighter jets reportedly aimed their radars at Japanese military aircraft during a training exercise near Okinawa last week. The incident,...

Australia Pushes Forward on AUKUS Submarine Program Amid Workforce and Production Challenges

Australia is intensifying efforts to advance the AUKUS nuclear submarine program, with Defence Minister Richard Marles stressing that the nation is being very self-critical as it works to overcome key challenges,...

Bolsonaro’s Defense Requests Hospital Transfer and Humanitarian House Arrest

Defense lawyers for former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have formally requested that he be transferred from jail to a hospital to undergo surgical procedures, according to a document reviewed by Reuters. The legal...

Science

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...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

EssilorLuxottica Bets on AI-Powered Smart Glasses as Competition Intensifies

EssilorLuxottica is doubling down on smart eyewear innovation, with its Ray-Ban Meta glasses delivering their first meaningful revenue boost since launch. These AI-powered frames, developed with Meta, aim to redefine...

Microsoft Unveils Massive Global AI Investments, Prioritizing India’s Rapidly Growing Digital Market

Microsoft has announced more than $23 billion in new global artificial intelligence investments, with the majority directed toward India as the tech giant accelerates its presence in one of the worlds fastest-growing...

Trump’s Approval of AI Chip Sales to China Triggers Bipartisan National Security Concerns

The Trump administration is facing strong backlash from China hawks and Democratic lawmakers after authorizing Nvidia, AMD, and Intel to sell advanced AI chipsspecifically Nvidias H200to China. President Donald Trump...

SpaceX Reportedly Preparing Record-Breaking IPO Targeting $1.5 Trillion Valuation

SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with early plans for a massive initial public offering that could raise more than $30 billion, potentially making it the largest IPO in history. According to a Bloomberg News report...

Adobe Strengthens AI Strategy Ahead of Q4 Earnings, Says Stifel

Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) is heading into its fourth-quarter earnings with a clearer generative AI strategy and improved communication, helping ease a year of investor uncertainty, according to a new note from Stifel analysts....