Tim Draper Speaks on Decentralization of Everything and Sings a Song About Bitcoin at Paris Blockchain Week 2023
At the Paris Blockchain Week '2023 (PWD), a prominent venture investor delivered a speech titled "Decentralization of Everything" and concluded it with a unique touch - a self-composed song about bitcoins. During his address, Tim Draper highlighted the distrust of centralized governments towards ...
Benefits and Risks of Blockchain for Municipalities According to Moody’s
According to analysts from Moody's rating agency, implementation of blockchain technology can bring a multitude of benefits for local authorities, including the ability to issue bonds and streamline budget operations. These benefits may even result in cost reductions of up to 35% for US municipal ...
DTS Group and GMO Open Mira Blockchain Center in Hanoi to Support Local Startups
DTS Group and GMO, two Vietnamese tech companies, have collaborated to establish the Mira Blockchain Center in Hanoi, a facility designed to assist local startups. According to the creators of the Mira Blockchain Center, the center will investigate the potential use of blockchain and artificial i ...
Microsoft Edge Browser Might Soon Have a Built-in Cryptocurrency Wallet, Says Researcher
Albacore, a software researcher hailing from central Europe, recently revealed a stunning discovery about Microsoft Edge browser. According to him, the browser code contains code for integrating a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet. The screenshots shared by Albacore showed a user interface with ...
Shibarium Testnet Chain ID Matches Rinia Testnet – Concerns Raised by Shiba Inu Community Member
In the official Discord channel of the Shiba Inu community, a user going by the name Steve has made a discovery regarding the Shibarium blockchain identifier (Chain ID). According to Steve, the Chain ID used in Shibarium beta testnet matches that of another blockchain called Rinia TestNet. Thi ...
Hedera DeFi Protocol Smart Contract Hacked, Losing $5 Million in Locked Cryptocurrency
The DeFi protocol smart contracts of the Hedera project have suffered a significant loss of $5 million following a recent hacker attack and the subsequent suspension of Hedera's services. DeFiLlama's analysts reported a 16.8% decrease in Hedera's total value locked (TVL) from $29.6 million to $24 ...
GSBN and SICIT to Use Blockchain for Safe Transportation of Hazardous Chemicals
The consortium of Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) and the Shanghai Chemical Industry Testing Research Institute (SICIT) have announced their plans to deploy blockchain technology for the tracking of hazardous chemical cargoes. Major shipping companies, such as Cosco and Orient Overseas Co ...
Pakistan Banking Association and Avanza Group collaborate on eKYC blockchain platform
The PBA and Avanza Group have collaborated to establish a groundbreaking blockchain-based eKYC banking data exchange platform. Under the guidance of the State Bank of Pakistan, the PBA will oversee the project, with the ultimate goal of enhancing anti-money laundering and terrorist financing meas ...
Survey Shows Payment Providers Believe Cryptocurrencies Can Enhance Traditional Finance
As per a survey by Ripple and Faster Payments, 300 payment providers from 45 countries opine that blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies have the potential to enhance the traditional finance industry. The interviewed providers believe that cryptocurrencies can offer faster payment and settlem ...
Japanese Banks to Test Stablecoins on Japan Open Chain Blockchain
A group of Japanese bankers from Tokyo's Kiraboshi Financial Group, Minna Bank, and Shikoku Bank will be participating in the testing of stablecoins on the Japan Open Chain blockchain. The blockchain developer, G.U. Technologies, released this information. From May 6, Japan will lift the ban on t ...