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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

UK Ministry of Justice sees blockchain potential in criminal prosecutions

Nov 06, 2017 04:53 am UTC| Digital Currency

The UK Ministry of Justice has highlighted the potential of blockchain technology to be used in criminal prosecutions in a recent blog post. Alistair Davidson, a technical architecture lead at the MoJ, writes that the...

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US SEC’s Cyber Unit to focus on blockchain technology

Nov 06, 2017 04:11 am UTC| Digital Currency

The recently announced Cyber Unit by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will focus on blockchain technology. Speaking at the Securities Enforcement Forum 2017, Stephanie Avakian, Co-Director, Division of...

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Columbian financial supervisor joins R3 blockchain consortium

Nov 06, 2017 03:07 am UTC| Digital Currency

In a move to remain up-to-date on the latest advances of distributed ledger technology in financial services, the Colombian financial supervisor has joined the blockchain consortium led by enterprise software firm...

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Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – November 3rd, 2017

Nov 03, 2017 10:43 am UTC| Digital Currency

Vitalik Buterin reveals Ethereum technical development roadmap Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has revealed a long-term roadmap for ethereums technical development, particularly addressing the issue of scalability,...

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Former CFTC chairman to chair newly launched Blockchain Patent Sharing Alliance

Nov 03, 2017 09:35 am UTC| Digital Currency

A new blockchain alliance aimed at fostering the global patent sharing along with promoting and adopting patent technology launched last month. On October 27, 2017, a number of blockchain enterprises from the United...

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Disney-developed blockchain platform Dragonchain raises $13M in ICO

Nov 03, 2017 06:15 am UTC| Digital Currency

Dragonchain, the blockchain platform originally developed at Disney, has raised over $13 million in its initial coin offering (ICO), which ended on November 02, 2017. Originally developed at Disneys Seattle office...

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Isle of Man grants license to blockchain e-gaming company Quanta

Nov 03, 2017 03:52 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Isle of Man has granted a licence to Quanta Technology Limited (QTL) to operate and develop its business. With this, Quanta said that it has become the first blockchain gambling business in the world to obtain a...

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Economy

EU Probes Musk's X Over Talk With AfD Leader Amid Election Concerns

Elon Musks planned discussion with Alice Weidel, leader of Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on his platform X is under scrutiny by the European Commission. This comes ahead of Germanys upcoming...

Dollar Extends Weekly Gains Amid Strong U.S. Economic Data

The U.S. dollar is poised to extend its longest weekly winning streak in over a year, driven by rising bond yields and expectations of robust non-farm payroll data. The dollar index is on track for its sixth consecutive...

Trudeau Condemns Trump's Tariff Plan, Warns of Economic Fallout

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trumps proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, warning they would harm both countries. Speaking to U.S. business leaders on Thursday,...

Oil Prices Climb Amid Winter Demand Surge

Oil prices rose over 1% on Thursday as cold weather across the U.S. and Europe increased demand for winter fuels. Brent crude climbed 1.29% to $77.14 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 1.15%...

Michael Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Buzz Amid US Government BTC Sale Concerns

Michael Saylor, Bitcoin advocate and MicroStrategys executive chairman, recently shared a bold message with the BTC community on X: Bitcoin is the right move. Accompanying his post was an AI-generated image featuring...

Politics

Trump Sentencing Marks Historic Moment Amid Political Controversy

US President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sentenced on Friday following his conviction for falsifying business records related to hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This historic case, the first...

Canada's Liberal Party to Elect New Leader as Trudeau Steps Down Ahead of 2025 Election

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his decision to step down as Liberal Party leader after nine years in power, following poor pre-election poll results. Trudeau will remain as prime minister and party leader...

California Wildfires Ignite Political Storm Amid Crisis

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced sharp criticism for her handling of devastating wildfires that have claimed five lives and consumed 31,000 acres, as President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom...

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden Cancel International Trips Amid California Wildfires

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has canceled her planned trip to Singapore, Bahrain, and Germany due to the devastating wildfires ravaging California, the White House announced Thursday. President Joe Biden similarly...

Trump’s Tariff Plans Could Shake Energy Markets

President-elect Donald Trumps proposed import tariffs could be a major disruptor for the energy sector, according to RBC Capital Markets analysts. Trump, taking office soon, has pledged sweeping tariffs, including a 10%...

Science

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Philippines' 'Missile Acquisition' Plan Provokes China's 'Arms Race' Warning

The Philippines has announced plans to acquire the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system to bolster its maritime defense capabilities. This decision has elicited strong reactions from China, which warns that such a move...

Technology

Optimistic Outlook for Chipmakers in 2025 Driven by AI Demand

Mizuho analysts project a positive 2025 for chipmakers, supported by robust artificial intelligence (AI) demand, data center expansion, and advancements in networking and memory chips. This optimism persists despite...

TSMC December Sales Surge 57.8%, Driven by AI Demand

TSMC (NYSE:TSM), the worlds leading contract chipmaker, posted a 57.8% year-on-year jump in December sales, reaching T$278.16 billion ($8.44 billion). This sharp growth highlights robust demand from the booming artificial...

Tesla Unveils Redesigned Model Y in China to Compete in Crowded EV Market

Tesla has introduced a revamped Model Y in China, aiming to recapture market share from competitors like Xiaomi. Priced at 263,500 yuan ($35,900), the updated Model Y is 5.4% more expensive than its predecessor. Deliveries...

Elon Musk Offers Starlink Aid Amid LA Wildfires, Criticizes California's Crisis Management

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX would provide free Starlink terminals to wildfire-stricken areas in Los Angeles. The Tesla CEO shared on social media platform X that the terminals would be delivered by Thursday morning to...

Elon Musk’s Controversial EU Clashes Amid DSA Investigation

Elon Musk hosting Alice Weidel, leader of Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on his X platform has drawn scrutiny from the European Commission. This move coincides with heightened EU efforts to curb...