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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 based Factom receives $199K from U.S. DHS

Jun 20, 2016 07:40 am UTC| Digital Currency

Austin-based blockchain developer Factom Inc. has received $199,000 from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in order to advance the security of digital identity for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. According to...

Blockchain Revolution Series

MAS signs fintech pact with ASIC, shows interest in blockchain-based joint innovation projects

Jun 20, 2016 07:08 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have signed an agreement in a bid tohelp innovative businesses in Singapore and Australia in their foray to the...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Bank of England explores distributed ledger technologies

Jun 20, 2016 05:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

In a recently released transcript of a cancelled speech that was to be given by Bank of England Governor Mark Carney highlighted the promise of FinTech to deliver more resilient financial infrastructure, more effective...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Global blockchain consortium Agentic Group expands to Europe

Jun 17, 2016 04:42 am UTC| Digital Currency

Agentic Group, a New-York-based global blockchain consortium, has announced its expansion into Europe with the opening of Paris office. Agentic France is a timely extension of the movement created by the Agentic Group...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Europas event awards ‘Best Blockchain Startup’ to Credits

Jun 16, 2016 13:22 pm UTC| Digital Currency

Blockchain platform provider Credits has won the best blockchain startup award during the annual award show for Europes hottest tech startups - Europas. Receiving the award, Eric Benz, COO and co-founder of Credits...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Standard Chartered assesses potential benefits and challenges of blockchain

Jun 16, 2016 12:50 pm UTC| Digital Currency

Standard Chartered has come up with a report that explored the potentialof blockchain technology and addressed whether the distributed ledger has the potential to disrupt Target2Securities (T2S) project by the European...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Registration opens for Blockchain World Expo, Deloitte announced as Platinum Sponsor

Jun 16, 2016 11:33 am UTC| Digital Currency

Decentral and Ethereum Canada recently opened event registration for Blockchain World Expo, scheduled to be held in Toronto at the Sheraton Centre on September 19- 21, 2016. The event will feature around 50 exhibitors and...

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Economy

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,...

UK Business Confidence Hits 2024 Low as Pay Growth Climbs Ahead of Christmas Hiring Surge

UK business confidence fell to its lowest level in 2024 during December, Lloyds Bank reported, despite a notable rise in hiring and strong pay growth ahead of the Christmas season, offering mixed signals for the economy...

Honda and Nissan Ready to Kick Off Integration Talks to Counter Tesla and Chinese Auto Giants

Honda and Nissan are preparing to announce the launch of integration talks, marking a critical moment in the global automotive industry. The discussions, likely involving Mitsubishi Motors, aim to create the worlds...

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...

'Santa Claus' Rally in Doubt as S&P Stumbles and Fed Signals Trouble for Year-End Gains

Hopes for a Santa Claus rally are fading as the SP 500 battles December losses and rising Treasury yields. With 2024 up 24%, investors question if the year will close on a high note or end with a whimper. Santa Claus Rally...

Politics

Trump's 'Historic' 2025 Tax Cuts Promise the 'Largest' Reduction in U.S. History

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to implement what he describes as the largest tax cuts in the history of the country upon taking office in 2025. This ambitious agenda aims to extend and expand the 2017 Tax Cuts...

Trump's 'Day One' WHO Exit Plan Sparks Debate as U.S. Set to Leave Global Health Body

President-elect Donald Trumps transition team intends to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 20, the day of his inauguration, according to reports from the Financial Times. This...

Trump's 'Two Genders' Policy Promotes Official Recognition of Only Male and Female by U.S. Government

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to establish an official U.S. government policy recognizing only two genders: male and female. This initiative is part of a broader agenda to reverse policies supporting...

Trump's 'Child Sexual Mutilation' Ban Promises Executive Orders to End Gender-Affirming Care Nationwide

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to sign executive orders aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming medical treatments for minors, referring to such procedures as child sexual mutilation. This initiative is part of a...

Science

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...

Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space

Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022. In new research, we have for the first time tracked one of these pulsating signals back to its...

How is Donald Trump prioritizing funding for cancer research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a major initiative to prioritize funding for cancer research in 2025, pledging billions in federal support to combat one of the worlds leading causes of death. The plan includes...

Technology

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...

Soaring EV Sales Spark Scramble for Lithium and Graphite as 2030 Supply Pinch Looms

A booming market could drive electric vehicle sales from 4.5 million this year to nearly 28 million by 2030, pressuring scarce battery resources. A new McKinsey analysis highlights looming shortages in lithium, manganese,...

Samsung Plans Ultra-Thin Galaxy S25 Slim to Rival iPhone 17 Air in 2025 Flagship Battle

Samsung is reportedly preparing to unveil its thinnest flagship yet, the Galaxy S25 Slim, early next year. The device, with a rumored sub-7mm thickness, is aimed at challenging Apples iPhone 17 Air while pushing the...

Tesla Addresses 'Cell Dent' Issues in Cybertruck Batteries, Sends Units Back to Gigafactory Texas

Tesla has discovered cell dent problems in its Cybertruck battery packs, prompting the automaker to send affected vehicles back to Gigafactory Texas for replacement. The issue affects inventory vehicles and highlights...
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