BlockChain

BlockChain

Blockchain is a database displayed publicly for every Bitcoin transaction that happened in the Bitcoin network. It is needed to independently verify the chain of ownership of every bitcoin amount. A block is a file which is recorded permanently and contains information on all transactions that already happened in the chain. This allows bitcoin software to determine when a particular bitcoin amount has been spent, which is necessary to prevent double-spending in an environment with no central authority.

CoinTelegraph Blockchain Conference Attracts Massive Interest

2016-09-05 11:00 AM | Alisa Tciriulnikova

More than 200 Blockchain enthusiasts, business and fintech experts, entrepreneurs, and developers met in Helsinki for the first Blockchain Conference in the Nordics.

Verizon Files for Passcode Blockchain Patent

2016-08-23 11:39 AM | Joël Valenzuela

Verizon Communications, the largest telecom company in the United States, is getting in on the Blockchain digital gold rush, filing a patent for a Blockchain system of managing passcodes .

Santander Confirms Fiat-backed Token Project on Ethereum Blockchain

2016-09-24 12:55 PM | Angus Leung

Leading Spanish bank Santander announces its digital cash project on the Ethereum Blockchain.

Blockchain Mythbusters on Why It Needs More Clarity, not Publicity

2016-08-30 04:55 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

For Don Tapscott clarity in the Blockchain is essential for it to achieve its potential in moving forward.

SWIFT 2.0? Ripple Signs Major Banks to Blockchain Payments Deal

2016-09-23 05:55 PM | Evander Smart

Today, Ripple announced that they have struck a first-of-its-kind accord, with several major banking interests to created the GPSG, or the Global Payments Steering Group.

DHS Awards $400,000 to Four Blockchain Firms For Identity Verification Development

2016-08-18 04:15 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate awards $100,000 funding to four small firms to use Blockchain technology to support identity management.

Across the World in 10 Sec: National Australian Bank Sends $10 Using Blockchain

2016-09-23 03:55 PM | Angus Leung

The National Australian Bank successfully sent $10 in a Blockchain transaction.

Bank of Tokyo, Hitachi Team Up For Singapore Blockchain Project to Digitalize Banking

2016-09-02 12:45 PM | Angus Leung

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and Hitachi are starting the Blockchain project in Singapore to digitalize banking.

Blockchain Could Have Prevented The Wells Fargo Scam

2016-09-22 04:35 PM | Iyke Aru

Wells Fargo scam was possible due to non-transparent data management. Could implementation of the Blockchain have helped?

Blocksafe to Employ Lisk Sidechain In Building Smart Gun Blockchain

2016-08-28 02:34 PM | Iyke Aru

Blocksafe, a secure access Blockchain-based system, is about to build its Blockchain using Lisk sidechain technology.

Singapore Road Tests Future of B2B Blockchain Contracts

2016-09-21 01:05 PM | Lucia Ziyuan

Singapore is road testing its first B2B contract registered to the Blockchain between two business entities .

Blockchain Real Use Case: Land Inventory in Africa and Beyond

2016-08-20 05:15 PM | Iyke Aru

Will Bitland's first official ICO initiate a process which would resolve the prevailing global rural real estate conflicts?

Lisk, Steemit, Agentic UK on Why Banks Want Own Cryptocurrencies

2016-09-20 12:45 PM | Andrew Marshall

Do banks really need to be considering their own currencies when there are so many already in the market? Cointelegraph asked top industry experts from Agentic UK, Lisk and Steemit about their opinion on the matter.

Tether and its Partners To Disrupt Conventional Trading On Bitcoin Blockchain

2016-08-16 01:30 PM | Iyke Aru

In disrupting the legacy financial systems, Tether Inc. in conjunction with partner exchanges have announced the launch of EURT, a “euro-coin” that is tradeable and transferable over the Bitcoin blockchain.

Frankfurt vs. London: Bundesbank Head Says UK Should Lose Bank Passporting Rights Due to Brexit

2016-09-20 09:20 AM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

If the UK exits from the EU, it should lose its banking passporting rights, warns the head of Bundesbank, and adds that Frankfurt is more attractive as a financial capital.

Blockchain Land Registry May Lead to New Global Financial Crisis

2016-09-04 12:23 PM | S. Matthew English

Blockchain-based land registry may help create new toxic assets and lead to a new financial meltdown.

Institutions Turn Inside Out: Backend Systems Revolution via Blockchain

2016-09-20 12:00 PM | S. Matthew English

The new model for backend organization of web-scale transaction networks.

Bank of Canada Predicts Increase of Bitcoin Value, in Case of Wider Adoption

2016-09-01 01:15 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

A model in new research for the Bank of Canada predicts that the exchange rate of virtual currencies will become less sensitive to speculation as it becomes more established.

Blockchain Comes to Fantasy Sports

2016-09-19 04:05 PM | Jacob Timp

Innovations in Blockchain makes waves once again; The BTL Group announced its participation in a key partnership with Fantasy 6 Sports.

Blockchain - Euphemism For People That Don't Understand Bitcoin?

2016-08-29 12:22 PM | Joseph Young

Central authorities and major financial institutions responded to the emergence of Bitcoin by targeting the development of its underlying technology in attempt to distract the real value of the digital currency.

Blockchain Talent Marketplace Blockgeeks Launched in Toronto

2016-09-25 11:50 AM | Jacob Timp

Blockgeeks, a talent marketplace and knowledge-sharing platform that is focused on the emerging Blockchain movement, is launched in Toronto, Canada.

Santander Confirms Fiat-backed Token Project on Ethereum Blockchain

2016-09-24 12:55 PM | Angus Leung

Leading Spanish bank Santander announces its digital cash project on the Ethereum Blockchain.

SWIFT 2.0? Ripple Signs Major Banks to Blockchain Payments Deal

2016-09-23 05:55 PM | Evander Smart

Today, Ripple announced that they have struck a first-of-its-kind accord, with several major banking interests to created the GPSG, or the Global Payments Steering Group.

Across the World in 10 Sec: National Australian Bank Sends $10 Using Blockchain

2016-09-23 03:55 PM | Angus Leung

The National Australian Bank successfully sent $10 in a Blockchain transaction.

Blockchain Could Have Prevented The Wells Fargo Scam

2016-09-22 04:35 PM | Iyke Aru

Wells Fargo scam was possible due to non-transparent data management. Could implementation of the Blockchain have helped?

Singapore Road Tests Future of B2B Blockchain Contracts

2016-09-21 01:05 PM | Lucia Ziyuan

Singapore is road testing its first B2B contract registered to the Blockchain between two business entities .

Lisk, Steemit, Agentic UK on Why Banks Want Own Cryptocurrencies

2016-09-20 12:45 PM | Andrew Marshall

Do banks really need to be considering their own currencies when there are so many already in the market? Cointelegraph asked top industry experts from Agentic UK, Lisk and Steemit about their opinion on the matter.

Frankfurt vs. London: Bundesbank Head Says UK Should Lose Bank Passporting Rights Due to Brexit

2016-09-20 09:20 AM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

If the UK exits from the EU, it should lose its banking passporting rights, warns the head of Bundesbank, and adds that Frankfurt is more attractive as a financial capital.

Institutions Turn Inside Out: Backend Systems Revolution via Blockchain

2016-09-20 12:00 PM | S. Matthew English

The new model for backend organization of web-scale transaction networks.

Blockchain Comes to Fantasy Sports

2016-09-19 04:05 PM | Jacob Timp

Innovations in Blockchain makes waves once again; The BTL Group announced its participation in a key partnership with Fantasy 6 Sports.

EU Demands Youtube to Pay More to Artists, Blockchain Can Do Better

2016-09-19 12:01 PM | Angus Leung

The EU might push a law to ensure artists receive fair shares of profits from media publishers.

Bank of England Statement on Future Digital Currency and Blockchain Tech

2016-09-18 01:50 PM | Evander Smart

Bank of England has decided to revamp their financial services settlement system to include innovations like Bitcoin’s Blockchain technology.

United States Congress Supports Resolution Promoting Blockchain

2016-09-18 10:41 AM | Jacob Timp

The United States House of Representatives has passed a nonbinding bill calling for a domestic policy demonstrating support toward digital currencies and the Blockchain technologies.

4 Reasons Bitcoin Usage Could Explode in Thailand

2016-09-17 06:25 PM | Jacob J

What is the catalyst required for Bitcoin to succeed in Thailand?

US Blockchain Company Ripple Raises $55 Mln, Investors Include Major Banks

2016-09-16 08:10 PM | Amelia Tomasicchio

Bitcoin startup Ripple raises further $55 mln from investors, having received $93 mln in total

IBM and Bank of Tokyo Start Blockchain Revolution in Banking, Aim for Complete Automation

2016-09-16 09:09 AM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Business embraces Blockchain big-way with IBM and Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ implementing smart contracts, Singapore emerges as center of Blockchain development.

Blockchain Changes Business Model in European Energy Sector, Decentralized Power In View

2016-09-14 11:40 AM | Guest Author

The market for Blockchain applications in energy sector is many times larger than it is for financial sector.

As Governments Across The Globe Discover Blockchain, Red Tape Hinders Progress

2016-09-14 09:12 AM | Iyke Aru

In 2016, Blockchain technology is explored by governments more and more. But bureaucracy remains a key factor in how soon this disruptive technology will become adopted.

Apple And Google Explore Blockchain To Roll Up Their Wallets, Credit Cards Under Threat

2016-09-13 03:40 PM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Big IT names look to Blockchain solutions to lift their wallet businesses, undercutting the middlemen like Visa and Mastercard.

War for Artificial Intelligence: IBM’s Blockchain Push May Anticipate Google’s Ambush

2016-09-13 02:30 PM | S. Matthew English

The role of the semantic Blockchain grows as the arms race for pre-eminence in the field of AI escalates.

IBM and Bank of Tokyo Start Blockchain Revolution in Banking, Aim for Complete Automation

2016-09-16 09:09 AM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Business embraces Blockchain big-way with IBM and Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ implementing smart contracts, Singapore emerges as center of Blockchain development.

Barclays Uses Blockchain To Conduct Its First Trade Finance Transaction

2016-09-09 02:40 PM | Angus Leung

British bank Barclays has recently successfully conducted its first Blockchain trade transaction.

Verizon Files for Passcode Blockchain Patent

2016-08-23 11:39 AM | Joël Valenzuela

Verizon Communications, the largest telecom company in the United States, is getting in on the Blockchain digital gold rush, filing a patent for a Blockchain system of managing passcodes .

War for Artificial Intelligence: IBM’s Blockchain Push May Anticipate Google’s Ambush

2016-09-13 02:30 PM | S. Matthew English

The role of the semantic Blockchain grows as the arms race for pre-eminence in the field of AI escalates.

Santander Confirms Fiat-backed Token Project on Ethereum Blockchain

2016-09-24 12:55 PM | Angus Leung

Leading Spanish bank Santander announces its digital cash project on the Ethereum Blockchain.

Razormind to Set Up Blockchain Banks in Europe, Invest in Bitcoin ATMs

2016-09-07 02:00 PM | Angus Leung

UK-based Razormind plans to launch two banks in Europe for full Blockchain banking.

Blockchain Mythbusters on Why It Needs More Clarity, not Publicity

2016-08-30 04:55 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

For Don Tapscott clarity in the Blockchain is essential for it to achieve its potential in moving forward.

As Governments Across The Globe Discover Blockchain, Red Tape Hinders Progress

2016-09-14 09:12 AM | Iyke Aru

In 2016, Blockchain technology is explored by governments more and more. But bureaucracy remains a key factor in how soon this disruptive technology will become adopted.

SWIFT 2.0? Ripple Signs Major Banks to Blockchain Payments Deal

2016-09-23 05:55 PM | Evander Smart

Today, Ripple announced that they have struck a first-of-its-kind accord, with several major banking interests to created the GPSG, or the Global Payments Steering Group.

As Blockchain Identity Becomes Real, 2017 Will See An Explosion of Blockchain Profitability

2016-09-10 01:30 PM | Iyke Aru

Blockchain identity is already in use in various sectors of data management and technological development. Some experts see that late 2016/2017 will be the year of explosion for real-world Blockchain profitability and usage.

DHS Awards $400,000 to Four Blockchain Firms For Identity Verification Development

2016-08-18 04:15 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate awards $100,000 funding to four small firms to use Blockchain technology to support identity management.

Major Global Exchanges Increase Researching, Deploying Blockchain, Poll Says

2016-09-07 04:10 PM | Olusegun Ogundeji

The number of exchanges which are investigating and deploying Blockchain increases, concludes a new poll.

Across the World in 10 Sec: National Australian Bank Sends $10 Using Blockchain

2016-09-23 03:55 PM | Angus Leung

The National Australian Bank successfully sent $10 in a Blockchain transaction.

MIT Report: Blockchain for Banks - New Era or Lipstick on Pig?

2016-09-05 05:00 PM | Jacob J

Could rapid innovation in the fintech space lead to the end of banks as we know them? A recent report from MIT explores these possibilities.

Bank of Tokyo, Hitachi Team Up For Singapore Blockchain Project to Digitalize Banking

2016-09-02 12:45 PM | Angus Leung

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and Hitachi are starting the Blockchain project in Singapore to digitalize banking.

Blockchain Changes Business Model in European Energy Sector, Decentralized Power In View

2016-09-14 11:40 AM | Guest Author

The market for Blockchain applications in energy sector is many times larger than it is for financial sector.

Blockchain Could Have Prevented The Wells Fargo Scam

2016-09-22 04:35 PM | Iyke Aru

Wells Fargo scam was possible due to non-transparent data management. Could implementation of the Blockchain have helped?

Apple And Google Explore Blockchain To Roll Up Their Wallets, Credit Cards Under Threat

2016-09-13 03:40 PM | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Big IT names look to Blockchain solutions to lift their wallet businesses, undercutting the middlemen like Visa and Mastercard.

Blocksafe to Employ Lisk Sidechain In Building Smart Gun Blockchain

2016-08-28 02:34 PM | Iyke Aru

Blocksafe, a secure access Blockchain-based system, is about to build its Blockchain using Lisk sidechain technology.

Music Platform Raises $2.5 Million For Blockchain-Based Music Rights Technology

2016-09-12 12:49 PM | Jacob Timp

Music startup Revelator raised $2.5 million last week by offering a new kind of tracking for music rights and allowing royalties to be more efficiently distributed to the correct owners.