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The latest blockchain news from around the world. Verdict covers key cryptocurrency developments, including Bitcoin, Etherium and beyond, as well as blockchain applications beyond the world of finance. Blockchain has the potential to change the way our world is structured, so we keep you informed of all the latest advances in the field.
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25 Mar
Blockchain can help track stock provenance
As blockchain technology advances, it is a key opportunity for supermarkets to adapt efficiently in spikes in demand and keep levels of concern for provenance low.
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23 Mar
PHBC announces new monitoring system to tackle Covid-19
The Public Health Blockchain Consortium (PHBC) has announced a new system.
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27 Feb
Kaspersky unveils blockchain-based voting machine
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has debuted a prototype of its new Polys blockchain-based voting machine, opening up the possibility of a secure alternative to existing election technology.
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19 Feb
Michael Bloomberg cryptocurrency plans praised by deVere CEO
Democratic presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg has proposed a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency that has drawn praise from a leading financial expert.
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7 Feb
Bitcoin SV “offers nothing for Wikipedia”, says Jimmy Wales
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has said that Bitcoin SV “offers nothing” for the free-to-use online encyclopedia.
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4 Feb
“Not cool”: Elon Musk slams Twitter crypto scams
If you’ve ever taken the time to read the replies on an Elon Musk tweet, you’ve probably noticed someone impersonating the SpaceX and Tesla chief to scam users out of cryptocurrency.
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4 Feb
Blockchain aircraft maintenance alliance to explore the technology’s $3.5bn potential
An alliance of key partners in the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry has been launched today to determine whether blockchain can be used to track, trace and record aircraft parts.
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3 Feb
Bitcoin price to rise in line with coronavirus spread: Expert
The price of Bitcoin will continue to rise until the novel coronavirus outbreak hits its peak, a leading financial expert has said.
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17 Dec
Blockchain and cryptocurrency predictions for 2020: 22 industry experts have their say
2019 has been a strong year for cryptocurrency and blockchain, with growing interest from mainstream companies, major product announcements and increased regulations.
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10 Dec
Twitter round-up: Blockchain trends in November 2019
Verdict lists ten of the most popular tweets on blockchain in November 2019, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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9 Dec
Cryptocurrency may replace cash within a decade, says Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank, one of the world’s leading financial services companies has predicted that cryptocurrency could replace cash entirely by 2030 due to the fragility of the current system.
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5 Dec
Half of finance workers have no idea what blockchain is, survey finds
Do you know what blockchain is?
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28 Nov
Cryptocurrency wills to secure Bitcoin after death
A cryptocurrency wills product has been launched to solve the problem of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies becoming inaccessible after their owner’s death.
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18 Nov
Legal status of cryptoassets and smart contracts confirmed in UK
The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce has today confirmed the legal status of cryptoassets and smart contracts in a landmark statement.
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15 Nov
Biggest influencers in blockchain in Q3 2019: The top individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top blockchain influencers based on their performance and engagement online.
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13 Nov
Twitter round-up: payments tech trends in October 2019
Verdict lists ten of the most popular tweets on payments tech in October 2019, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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6 Nov
Cash, crypto and the risk to currency ecosystems
A sovereign monetary system’s success relies on a number of things remaining in place.
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30 Oct
Central bank-backed cryptocurrency will be launched by 2024, predicts IBM
A consumer-ready cryptocurrency will be issued by a central bank within the next five years, according to a report by technology giant IBM and central banking think tank OMFIF.
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28 Oct
Zamna raises $5m for blockchain-powered airport security tech
UK aviation security firm Zamna has raised $5m in its latest funding round for its blockchain-powered passenger verification platform.
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21 Oct
World’s largest bitcoin mining farm launches key phase
Bitmain has moved towards the eventual goal of constructing the world’s largest bitcoin mining farm with the launch of a key part of the facility.
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16 Oct
Public funds to go on the blockchain with EY government platform launch
EY has launched a platform for governments that will see public funds put on the blockchain.
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8 Oct
Blockchain reaching “trough of disillusionment”, warns Gartner
Despite first being invented back in 2008, the past few years have seen blockchain become a buzzword in numerous industries, with many companies rushing to invest in the technology for a multitude of uses.
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8 Oct
MicroBitcoin to burn 70% of total supply in network upgrade
MicroBitcoin, a cryptocurrency that forked from leader Bitcoin in 2018, has announced that it will burn 70% of its total supply as part of a key upgrade.
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7 Oct
Blockchain startup Verisart raises $2.5m to combat art fraud
Verisart, a startup applying blockchain to the arts and collectibles industry, has announced that it has raised $2.5m in a seed funding round.
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4 Oct
Were Mark Cuban’s Bitcoin comments ‘short-sighted’?
Mark Cuban has become the latest big name to cast doubt over the future of Bitcoin.
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1 Oct
Incognito Node: A gadget that promises to earn you cryptocurrency while you sleep
Node, a plug & play cryptocurrency miner, promises to mine you Bitcoin, Ether, Binance and more, with little effort.
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30 Sep
Researchers develop low-energy Bitcoin alternative
Despite offering a secure and decentralised alternative to other currencies, one of the downsides of Bitcoin is the vast amounts of power it consumes.
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24 Sep
Everledger funding round raises $20m despite blockchain investment slowdown
Blockchain startup Everledger has secured $20m in a Series A funding round led by Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent.
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23 Sep
Bakkt launch could cause “significant” Bitcoin price movement
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has launched its Bitcoin futures commodities through its Bakkt venture, which could have a “significant” impact on the Bitcoin price today according to one cryptocurrency expert.
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18 Sep
Blockchain satellite startup SpaceChain receives European Space Agency backing
Blockchain satellite technology startup SpaceChain has received a €60,000 grant from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop commercial use-cases for its next-generation blockchain-based network.
