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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

Blockchain startup Symbiont to demo smart contracts for insurance on September 20

Sep 09, 2016 09:18 am UTC| Digital Currency

Symbiont, a New York-based blockchain startup, has announced that it will host a live WebEx demonstration of its platform for insurance industry participants onSeptember 20, 2016. During the demo, the firm will execute...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Chamber of Digital Commerce adds Cognizant to Executive Committee

Sep 09, 2016 07:38 am UTC| Digital Currency

Chamber of Digital Commerce, the first Washington DC-based trade association representing the blockchain and digital asset industry, has announced that it has added IT and consulting giant Cognizant to its Executive...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Ethereum, Thomson Reuters, Barclays and others come together for blockchain hackathon

Sep 09, 2016 06:51 am UTC| Digital Currency

Thomson Reuters and Ethereum are going to host a blockchain hackathon in Canary Wharf, London, that will focus on exploring the potential of Ethereum blockchain and smart contracts. Ethereums blockchain and smart...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Chinese multinational conglomerate Wanda Group joins Hyperledger blockchain project

Sep 09, 2016 05:46 am UTC| Digital Currency

Linux Foundations Hyperledger Project is continuing to add members to the collaborative cross-industry effort created to advance blockchain technology. FFan Technology under Wanda Group, a Chinese multinational...

Blockchain Revolution Series

BBVA Open Talent 2016 announces U.S. startup Cambridge Blockchain as winner

Sep 08, 2016 12:35 pm UTC| Digital Currency

The U.S.-based startup Cambridge Blockchain has been chosen as the winner of the BBVA Open Talent 2016 along with Precognitive, a proactive fraud prevention platform. BBVA Open Talent focuses on the transformation of...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Razormind to open headquarters in Belfast, starts blockchain lab and 10 bitcoin ATMs

Sep 08, 2016 10:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

Razormind, a global computing firm, has announced that it will open its European headquarters in Belfast, which will create a new blockchain lab along with 12 jobs and 20 paid internships and will also install 10 bitcoin...

Blockchain Revolution Series

HKMA to launch fintech innovation hub to test blockchain and other technologies

Sep 08, 2016 10:25 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Fintech Facilitation Office (FFO) of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), will launch the HKMA-ASTRI Fintech Innovation...

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Economy

Honda and Nissan Push 2026 Merger as Ex-CEO Ghosn Criticizes Bold Move

Honda and Nissan announced a groundbreaking 2026 merger that could reshape the global auto industry. While the move aims to rival Tesla and Chinese EV giants, ex-CEO Carlos Ghosn expressed skepticism about the partnerships...

Biden Hands China Chip Tariff Probe to Trump as Trade War Heats Up Over Semiconductor Dominance

The U.S. has opened a trade investigation into Chinese legacy semiconductors, aiming to curb Beijings state-driven chip buildup. The probe, announced just weeks before Donald Trumps inauguration, could lead to additional...

Musk’s X Raises Premium-Plus Plan to $22 With Creator Payouts and AI Features in Focus

X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, raised its premium-plus subscription to $22 in the U.S., emphasizing enhanced creator payouts and advanced AI-driven features like the Grok chatbot. The updated pricing takes effect for...

Apple Nears $4 Trillion Valuation as AI Momentum Fuels Investor Optimism

Apple is closing in on a historic $4 trillion market valuation as investor enthusiasm for its AI strategy and expected iPhone supercycle drive a 16% share surge since November. Apple Nears $4 Trillion Market Cap Amid AI...

Tesla Rolls Out Mobile Megapack Chargers for Holidays Across the US, Find Out the Locations Here

Tesla has introduced mobile Megapack chargers at major U.S. travel hotspots to support increased holiday traffic. Travelers can find these high-speed chargers in locations like Bakersfield, Primm, El Centro, and Cambridge,...

Politics

Biden’s ‘Shocking’ Clemency Frees Florida Killers in Escobedo Family Slaying, Sparks Outrage Nationwide

President Joe Bidens commutation of death sentences for two men convicted in the 2006 murder of a Florida family has ignited a firestorm of criticism across the country. Bidens decision, part of a broader clemency...

Biden's 'Secret' Meetings with Hunter's Chinese Associates Exposed in New Photos

Newly released photographs have surfaced, shedding light on then-Vice President Joe Bidens interactions with his son Hunter Bidens Chinese business associates during a 2013 trip to Beijing. These images, obtained by...

Biden's Clemency Sparks Outrage Over 'Kids-for-Cash' Judge and $54 Million Fraudster

President Joe Bidens latest clemency decisions have ignited bipartisan criticism, particularly over the commutation of sentences for two high-profile offenders. Among the nearly 1,500 individuals granted clemency this...

DeSantis Faces 'Critical Decision' on Rubio's Senate Successor Amid Trump's Cabinet Picks

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, his selection of Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for Secretary of State has prompted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to identify a suitable replacement for Rubios...

Greene Warns 'Assassin's Actions' Could Lead to 'Single-Payer Healthcare' in America

In the aftermath of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsons assassination, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has voiced concerns about potential political repercussions. She fears that the actions of the suspected...

Science

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...

Christmas Eve Asteroid' to Skim Past Earth at 14,743 mph Tonight, NASA Warns

NASA has announced that an asteroid, comparable in size to a 10-story building, will make a close approach to Earth on Christmas Eve. The space rock, designated 2003 SD220, is expected to pass by our planet at a speed of...

Emergency Declared as Bird Flu 'Spreads' to California Dairy Cows

California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially declared a state of emergency in response to the rapidly escalating bird flu outbreak. The declaration comes after avian influenza was detected in dairy cows, a rare and...

Missing Radioactive Material in New Jersey Sparks Panic — Are Drones ‘Hunting for It’?

A small amount of radioactive material went missing in New Jersey earlier this month, raising concerns over public safety and potential security risks. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed on December 2,...

Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy − but detecting these binary pairs isn’t easy

Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, much like every egg has a yolk. But sometimes, hens lay eggs with two yolks. In a similar way, astrophysicists like us who study supermassive black holes expect to...

Technology

'Drones Plummet onto Crowd' at Orlando Holiday Show, Prompting NTSB Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation into a malfunction involving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that resulted in drones falling into the audience during a holiday show at Lake...

Trump's 'Tech Dream Team' Appointments Spark Debate Over Administration's Digital Strategy

President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled a series of high-profile appointments to his technology team, signaling a robust commitment to advancing the United States position in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital...

Apple Releases 'Urgent' Warning as iPhone Users Targeted by 'Mercenary' Spyware Attacks

Apple has issued an urgent alert to iPhone users, warning of sophisticated spyware attacks orchestrated by private entities targeting high-profile individuals. These mercenary spyware tools, notably Pegasus, can infiltrate...

Trump Teases TikTok’s Fate in the US as ByteDance Faces a Critical Supreme Court Battle

President-elect Donald Trump hinted that TikTok could remain operational in the US, citing its immense popularity during his campaign, even as ByteDance braces for a Supreme Court showdown over its ownership. Trump...

China’s Nio Brings Firefly EV to Europe in 2025 to Challenge Mini and Smart

Chinas Nio is preparing to launch its Firefly EV in Europe by early 2025, aiming to rival Mini and Smart. As the company expands its presence, its also addressing tariff challenges with innovative battery-swapping stations...