As the Covid-19 crisis continues to disrupt global markets, is it time to hedge Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets? The economic effects of Covid-19 have sent investors in search of as
Which industries will be most affected by blockchain technology over the next decade
Cryptocurrencies have brought a completely new approach to financial transactions that are performed in a totally new way, using different types of currencies and, above all, a new technology. The blo
Blockchain to boost medical tourism in South Korea
A public-private consortium has come together in South Korea to employ blockchain technology in boosting the country’s medical tourism. According to local reports, the consortium will be launching a b
Blockchain Gets University Credit
Among many college students, blockchain has a branding problem. “I thought it was synonymous with Bitcoin,” says Andrea Christie, a graduate student at RMIT University (formerly known as Royal Melbour
Lithuania’s Central Bank Completes Blockchain Regulatory Research
The Bank of Lithuania finished its research phase on the LBChain’s blockchain project that aims to provide a regulatory infrastructure. As of May 27, the Bank of Lithuania, or BoL, has finished the re
Revolut Sees 57% Jump in Crypto Demand with COVID-19 Lockdown
Revolut, a UK-based payments unicorn, has reported a significant jump in the number of its clients trading cryptocurrencies on its application. According to the data published by the payments company,
Russia’s Biggest Bank Is Buying 5,000 Blockchain ATMs That Can Mine Crypto
Russia’s biggest bank is spending more than $100 million on 5,000 blockchain enabled ATMs … that are capable of mining cryptocurrency. Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has called for tenders to prov
Brave Browser Launches Encrypted Video Calls Before Zoom
Brave, the privacy-centric cryptocurrency-powered web browser has launched in-browser video calls featuring end-to-end encryption. The encrypted video service, dubbed ‘Brave Together’ can be used to m
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) Implements Blockchain To Track Media Buying
KFC announced its status as the first quick-service restaurant (QSR) in the MENA region to implement an innovative blockchain platform for its digital advertising and media buying. Ads, the backbone o
US government says blockchain could make drones safer
Always be wary when you see two technology buzzwords in one sentence. But the US Department of Transportation (DOT) makes some interesting cases for why the secure ledger tech of blockchain could help