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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

PwC to explore potential blockchain benefits for wholesale insurance

Jun 14, 2016 05:09 am UTC| Digital Currency

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the leading multinational professional services firm, in collaboration with Z/Yen, a commercial think-tank, consultancy and venture firm, is launching a Long Finance research project to...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Conference discusses how blockchain would track solar power production

Jun 13, 2016 15:03 pm UTC| Digital Currency

The Chain of Things IoT, Blockchain and Security Conference was held earlier this month in London. The conference was attended by companies, nonprofits and consortiums that discussed how blockchain technology that...

Blockchain Revolution Series

The DAO Proposal Framework v1.0 released

Jun 13, 2016 13:14 pm UTC| Digital Currency

According to latest reports, the DAO proposal framework is complete and version 1.0 has been released. Parties interested in submitting a proposal to The DAO token holders now have a guideline to do so, The Merkle...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Blockchain technology is very promising; says MasterCard international markets president

Jun 13, 2016 11:39 am UTC| Digital Currency

Ann Cairns, international markets president at MasterCard in an interview to EurActiv.com said that blockchain technology has higher scope and a very promising technology which MasterCard sees as a good thing for the...

Blockchain Revolution Series

US government discusses potential of big data, blockchain, fintech and more

Jun 13, 2016 11:23 am UTC| Digital Currency

Blockchain technology that underpins digital currency such as bitcoin has been gradually moving from the hype phase, seen for the most part of 2015, to actual experimentation phase with the advent of various blockchain...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Volante Technologies announces new Ripple integration solution

Jun 13, 2016 10:23 am UTC| Digital Currency

In collaboration with Ripple, Volante Technologies Inc., a global leader in the provision of software for the integration, processing and orchestration of financial messages and payments, has announced it has created a...

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Blockchain notarization company Stampery launches new API and certification service

Jun 13, 2016 09:34 am UTC| Digital Currency

Stampery, a San Francisco-based company that leverages blockchain technology to bring to the market digital data notarization, has launched a new super powered API ready for industrial scale use cases. In addition to...

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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 '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...

Elon Musk Sparks Outrage Claiming 'Newsrooms Illegal for Republicans' in Wake of Shocking Journalist Data

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X (formerly Twitter), has stirred debate once again by criticizing mainstream media. Citing recent data, Musk asserted that only 3% of journalists identify as Republican, calling it borderline...

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...

Science

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...

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

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...

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...