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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

Italy's 5-Star Movement calls for blockchain use in public sector

Jan 11, 2017 08:35 am UTC| Digital Currency

The 5-Star Movement, Italys biggest opposition group, is pushing for blockchain technology to be used in streamlining public services, Reuters reported. Founded in 2009, 5-Star rose quickly to become Italys main...

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Blockchain startup Chronicled launches Discover mobile app

Jan 11, 2017 06:16 am UTC| Digital Currency

Chronicled, Inc., a San Francisco-based technology company, last week launched Discover by Chronicled a mobile app that allows users to interact with everyday objects via the blockchain. The company teamed up with 111...

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Third Satoshi Roundtable event to see leading blockchain experts

Jan 11, 2017 06:06 am UTC| Digital Currency

Satoshi Roundtable III, one of the premium blockchain events, will be held from 23-26 January 2017, bringing blockchain industry leaders to discuss the emerging blockchain technology. The third Satoshi Roundtable...

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NSF seeks proposals exploring blockchain potential to improve resiliency of cyberinfrastructure

Jan 11, 2017 05:34 am UTC| Digital Currency

The National Science Foundation (NSF), a US government agency that funds scientific research, is inviting proposals on how new technologies such as blockchain can improve the resiliency of cyberinfrastructure, CoinDesk...

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PSBC, IBM collaborate to build blockchain-based asset custody system

Jan 11, 2017 05:19 am UTC| Digital Currency

Postal Savings Bank ofChina(PSBC) has announced that it worked with IBM to develop an asset custody system built on the Hyperledger Fabric. According to the official release, the bank has successfully executed over 100...

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Chinas PSBC announces first blockchain financial service for real-time information sharing

Jan 10, 2017 11:58 am UTC| Digital Currency

Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC), the countrys commercial retail bank, announced that it is exploring the usage of theblockchain, becoming the first Chinese bank to use the technology, Xinhua reported. According to...

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South Korea to launch full-scale blockchain pilot project this year

Jan 10, 2017 07:37 am UTC| Digital Currency

The financial authorities of South Korean have announced during a fintech meeting that it will launch a full-scale pilot project on blockchain-powered financial services this year, Korea Herald reported. According to...

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Economy

Trump Signals Opposition to USMCA Renewal as U.S. Reviews Trade Relations with Canada and Mexico

President Donald Trump indicated that he may not support renewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), raising fresh uncertainty about the future of North American trade. Speaking at the White House on...

US Dollar Edges Higher as Inflation Data and Middle East Tensions Shape Market Sentiment

The U.S. dollar posted modest gains on Wednesday as investors weighed mixed signals from inflation data alongside escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the...

Gold Prices Drop as Strong Dollar, Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions Weigh on Market Sentiment

Gold prices fell sharply on Wednesday, declining more than 4% as investors reacted to a stronger U.S. dollar, heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and changing expectations for Federal Reserve interest...

Oil Prices Surge Above $93 as Trump Escalates Iran Pressure and Strait of Hormuz Tensions Deepen

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Iran, raising concerns over prolonged disruptions in the Middle East and tightening global energy supplies. Brent crude...

Wall Street Slides as U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate; Tech Stocks Extend Losses in 2026

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday as growing tensions between the United States and Iran overshadowed inflation data that largely met market expectations. Investors moved away from risk assets amid concerns...

Politics

Venezuela Deploys Troops to Crack Down on Illegal Gold Mining Amid Push for Foreign Investment

Venezuela has launched a military operation targeting illegal armed groups that control major gold mining areas in the countrys south, according to local residents and human rights organizations. The deployment is focused...

Peru Election Results Remain Uncertain as Tight Presidential Race Heads Toward Legal Review

Perus presidential election remains too close to call as vote counting entered its fourth day, with the outcome likely to be determined through a lengthy legal review of disputed ballots. Conservative candidate Keiko...

US Warns of More Strikes on Iran as Trump Pushes for Peace Deal

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that American forces are prepared to carry out President Donald Trumps orders and launch additional strikes against Iran if necessary, signaling a potential escalation in...

US Launches New Strikes on Iran as Middle East Conflict Intensifies in 2026

The United States has launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation began at 5:15...

Florida Supreme Court Allows GOP Congressional Map to Stand Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections

The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that a new Republican-backed congressional map will remain in place for the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a significant victory for the GOP as it seeks to maintain its narrow...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Oracle Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat as Company Plans $40 Billion Financing for FY2027

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results, surpassing Wall Street estimates on both earnings and revenue. Despite the positive performance and improved annual...

SpaceX IPO Demand Surges Past $250 Billion Ahead of Historic Market Debut

SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is attracting unprecedented investor interest ahead of what could become the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. According to a Reuters report, investor...

Trump Administration Defends Anthropic AI Restrictions in Ongoing Federal Lawsuit

The Trump administration has defended its decision to restrict the use of Anthropics artificial intelligence products, arguing in a new court filing that the federal government acted lawfully after the AI company resisted...

OpenAI Files Confidential IPO Draft as AI Giants Race Toward Public Markets

OpenAI has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), taking a major step toward a potential initial public offering (IPO). The move positions the...

Apple Unveils Enhanced Apple Intelligence and Next-Generation Siri at WWDC 2026

Apple has introduced the latest version of its Apple Intelligence platform at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, signaling a stronger push into the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence market. The...