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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 Jun
EY harnesses AI and blockchain to make medicine payments “fairer”
International assurance, tax and advisory firm EY has launched a first-in-industry initiative to tie medicine payments to clinical and patient satisfaction outcomes.
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24 Jun
Bitcoin price nears $11,000 thanks to Facebook Libra announcement
The bitcoin price is rapidly approaching $11,000 following Facebook’s announcement that it would be launching its own cryptocurrency in 2020, demonstrating a return to enthusiasm for the cryptocurrency market.
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24 Jun
Extra virgin olive oil is now on the blockchain
Olive oil producer Caroli has partnered with blockchain supply chain solution provider Blocksyte to put its extra virgin olive oil on the blockchain.
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21 Jun
Facebook cryptocurrency Libra “another nail in the coffin for banks”: deVere CEO
The Facebook cryptocurrency Libra announcement earlier this week is a key sign that traditional banking is on the decline, according to the CEO of a leading independent financial advisory organisation.
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20 Jun
LoudMiner uses virtualisation software in an “unusual case” of cryptojacking
IT security specialists ESET has identified an unusual new cryptocurrency miner, known as LoudMiner, that utilises virtualisation to infect the machines of unsuspecting users.
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20 Jun
Forking hell, Bitcoin! Why division is the enemy of progress for decentralised networks
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past decade, you are probably aware of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
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18 Jun
Diamonds are forever: Could blockchain pave the way for an ethical diamond industry?
The diamond industry has a poor track record when it comes to human rights, with a portion of the industry still fuelled by forced labour, poor wages, dangerous working conditions and environmental damage.
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18 Jun
Libra is Facebook’s bid to become the world’s currency – should we be worried?
Facebook has unveiled its plans to launch its cryptocurrency Libra, and it’s clear that the social media giant has bold ambitions.
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18 Jun
Calibra: Facebook targets 1.7 billion without bank account with Libra digital wallet
Facebook has today unveiled the details of its new cryptocurrency Libra, but it has also announced the launch of a digital wallet, Calibra, that it is targeted at the 1.7 billion people around the world without a formal bank account.
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17 Jun
Facebook cryptocurrency launch: Is it time to buy Bitcoin again?
Social media platform Facebook is set to release a white paper tomorrow detailing its plans for a cryptocurrency, believed to be called Libra, which will serve as the core payment technology used across its online platforms.
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14 Jun
Blockchain diplomas bring international verification to degrees
A partnership between ODEM and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is giving graduating students blockchain diplomas alongside their traditional paper-based certificates.
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13 Jun
Next Bitcoin run is coming, deVere CEO says as crypto market shows signs of maturity
Cryptocurrency could be on the verge of another bull run with the Bitcoin price having held steady around the $8,000 mark in recent weeks, according to the CEO of financial advisory organisation deVere Group, Nigel Green.
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12 Jun
Decentralised ledger Radix DLT breaks 1 million transactions per second record
Distributed ledger technology startup Radix DLT says it has broken the record for the number of transactions per second with its permissionless decentralised ledger, reaching more than one million per second at its peak.
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5 Jun
Kik vs the SEC: Fighting for the future of crypto in the US
In the United States an ongoing legal case between messaging platform Kik and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is defining boundaries for cryptocurrencies that may ultimately prove highly significant for their future development and use.
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24 May
GlobalCoin: A crypto olive branch for Zuckerberg and the Winklevoss twins?
Facebook’s plan to launch its own cryptocurrency could see its founder Mark Zuckerberg bury the hatchet with two of his biggest enemies – the Winklevoss twins.
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23 May
More fake cryptocurrency apps surface on Google Play Store
Fake cryptocurrency apps that scam users out of their digital currency and steal personal details have resurfaced on the Google Play Store.
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23 May
Blockchain wine platform to track authenticity of top tipples
Vintage and new wines have become the latest products to go on the blockchain thanks to a project between EY and company Blockchain Wine.
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15 May
In-store cryptocurrency payments are (slowly) getting easier
For all the hype that has come with cryptocurrencies in the past ten years, they have struggled to be used for what they were primarily designed for: buying things.
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15 May
Borrow against your Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency backed loans launched for businesses
Businesses are now able to take out loans against their own Bitcoin or Ether cryptocurrency holdings thanks to a new lending solution being launched this month in the UK.
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13 May
HTC Bitcoin node phone hailed as “one of the major developments” in blockchain
HTC’s announcement that its planned smartphone, the HTC Exodus 1s, will be able to act as a full node for the Bitcoin network has been hailed as a highly significant development for blockchain technology.
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8 May
Belfast gets its own cryptocurrency in bid to boost city economy
The UK city of Belfast is getting its own cryptocurrency, known as the Belfast Coin.
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8 May
Binance hack: $41m Bitcoin theft puts future of cryptocurrencies in jeopardy
The theft of $41m in Bitcoin from Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, could have a significant damaging impact on the future growth of cryptocurrencies, according to experts.
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3 May
Cryptocurrency investment to become standard for millionaires by 2022
Cryptocurrency investment is set to see a significant rise among high-net-worth individuals over the next three years, according to survey results published today.
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29 Apr
Louis Vuitton blockchain project “beginning of a new era” for luxury brands
The reported plans by Louis Vuitton owner LVMH to launch a major blockchain project will “set a new standard in the world of luxury” according to a newly published report by Certilogo.
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23 Apr
Bitcoin is about to hit $6,000: Financial expert
Bitcoin is set to reach $6,000 shortly, according to the CEO of leading independent financial advisory organisation deVere Group, after climbing 4.3% in the last 24 hours.
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23 Apr
PIVX: Is this eco-friendly cryptocurrency the answer to Bitcoin’s energy problem?
Bitcoin consumes more energy annually than the entirety of Greece, Israel and Bangladesh.
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17 Apr
Crypto trading rates surge as institutional support grows
Crypto trading rates have shown a marked increase across a number of measures between February and March as interest from institutions continues to grow.
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11 Apr
Blockchain privacy platform to take secure communications beyond end-to-end encryption
A newly announced blockchain privacy platform is seeking to bring secure communications to the next level by not only offering end-to-end encryption but full protection of metadata.
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2 Apr
Bitcoin price rise: Cryptocurrency to hit “$7,000 in the next few months”
Bitcoin is back, according to one financial expert, after a Bitcoin price rise on Tuesday saw the cryptocurrency hit its highest levels since last November.
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1 Apr
Usechain hopes to take cryptocurrencies out of the hands of cybercriminals
Usechain, the world’s first mirror identity blockchain, hopes to become the first public blockchain to ensure privacy while maintaining regulatory compliance.
