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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

Australian blockchain startup DigitalX raises AU$1.62m as co-founders resign

Nov 29, 2016 05:51 am UTC| Digital Currency

DigitalX, a blockchain-based software solutions company, has raised an oversubscribed AU$1.62 million, in which AU$350,000 has been contributed by Australian-based Travers and newly appointed US-based president Neel...

Blockchain Revolution Series

What to expect at Smart Contracts Symposium on December 5

Nov 29, 2016 05:21 am UTC| Digital Currency

TheSmart Contracts Alliance, an initiative by the Chamber of Digital Commerce, is hosting the worlds first event dedicated to smart contracts Smart Contracts Symposium onDecember 5, 2016at the Microsoft Technology Center...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Deutsche Bundesbank and Deutsche Börse build blockchain prototype

Nov 29, 2016 04:54 am UTC| Digital Currency

Deutsche Bundesbank and Deutsche Brsejointly built a functional prototype for the settlement of securities that are based on blockchain technology. The blockchain prototype will offer technical functionality for...

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Blockchain social platform Steemit to alter economic model, announces hard fork

Nov 29, 2016 04:38 am UTC| Digital Currency

Steemit, the worlds leading decentralized social media network, has announced that on Tuesday, December 6, a hard fork will occur that would modify the Steem blockchains economic model. The startup said that the changes...

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ESMA to have power to ban blockchain-based products or processes in January 2018

Nov 28, 2016 11:31 am UTC| Digital Currency

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will have the power to ban or restrict products or processes based on blockchain or distributed ledger technologies (DLTs), starting 01 January 2018. This was...

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European insurance giant partners with Microsoft for digital business transformation

Nov 28, 2016 08:25 am UTC| Fintech

The Generali Group, a leading insurance company, and tech giant Microsoft have announced a Business Digital Transformation partnership in order to enhance the efficiency of Generali employees, agents and partners, improve...

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More member banks to leave R3 blockchain consortium?

Nov 28, 2016 06:09 am UTC| Digital Currency

Following the departure of Goldman Sachs and Santander from the much-hyped R3 blockchain consortium, reports have emerged about several other banks considering whether or not to join R3s ongoing funding round. Reuters...

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Economy

Biden Administration Pauses Enforcement of Nippon Steel’s Bid for U.S. Steel

The Biden administration has decided to delay enforcing an executive order requiring Nippon Steel to withdraw its $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel. In a statement on Saturday, U.S. Steel revealed that the parties now have...

Commodities Set for Recovery in 2025 Amid Improved Economic Outlook

Commodities are poised for a rebound in 2025 as macroeconomic challenges that hindered growth in 2024 become supportive tailwinds, according to Wells Fargo analysts. Elevated interest rates and economic uncertainties...

UBS Projects Mixed Market Outlook for 2025 Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

UBS forecasts a mixed financial market outlook for 2025 as investors navigate potential policy shifts under a second Trump administration. The primary uncertainty lies in whether policies will lean toward populist MAGA...

Moldova Criticizes Russia Amid Transdniestria Energy Crisis

Energy-saving measures in Moldovas separatist Transdniestria region have reduced rolling blackouts caused by halted Russian gas supplies. Blackouts, initially eight hours, were cut to three hours, with officials optimistic...

Geopolitical Shocks That Could Reshape Financial Markets in 2025

Analysts at BCA Research predict that global financial markets in 2025 may face unexpected geopolitical events with far-reaching consequences. These black swan scenarios, though unlikely, could significantly influence...

Politics

Scott Bessent Prepares for Treasury Secretary Role, Plans Divestments

President-elect Donald J. Trumps nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, is preparing to divest from numerous funds and investments to avoid potential conflicts of interest, according to The New York Times. In a...

Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pope Francis

President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the highest U.S. civilian honor, in a phone call Saturday. This marked the first time Biden, 82, presented the medal with...

Trump Envoy Meets Netanyahu to Advance Gaza Ceasefire Efforts

U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday, focusing on efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, Netanyahus office reported. Following...

Venezuela Condemns Sanctions Amid Maduro's Controversial Third Term

Venezuela criticized new sanctions imposed by the U.S., Britain, and the European Union after President Nicolas Maduro began a third term despite a six-month election dispute. General Domingo Hernandez Larez, head of...

Jack Smith Resigns as Trump Prepares Return to White House

U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led federal cases against Donald Trump, has resigned following the Republican president-elects win. Smiths resignation, effective Jan. 10, was revealed in a court filing seeking to lift...

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

Energy Sector Outlook 2025: AI's Role and Market Dynamics

Raymond James analysts provided a cautious outlook for the energy sector in 2025, highlighting mixed market signals and emerging trends. Despite two years of underperformance, midstream stocks showed resilience in 2024,...

Autonomous Vehicles: The Next Technological Revolution

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are poised to revolutionize transportation, much like the transition from horses to cars, according to Siddharth Mehta, Senior Director at AI computing firm Tenstorrent and former Waymo product...

Zuckerberg Meets Trump Amid Meta's Strategic Shift

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday, according to Semafor. Both Meta and Trumps transition team declined to comment on the meeting when approached by...

EU Approves Synopsys' $35B Acquisition of Ansys, Imposing Key Conditions

The European Commission has approved Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) $35 billion cash-and-stock acquisition of Ansys (NASDAQ:ANSS), announced in January 2023, subject to specific conditions. Synopsys, a leader in chip design...

TSMC Begins 4nm Chip Production in Arizona, Bolstering U.S. Semiconductor Efforts

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has started producing advanced 4-nanometer chips in Arizona, marking a milestone in the Biden administrations semiconductor strategy. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo...