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Blockchain technology is an ever-growing chain of blocks, where blocks are chained together by cryptographic guaranteed hashes. Within every block are the transaction items and other extra information.  It is a combination of a few technologies - cryptography, distributed ledger technology (DLT), Consensus and more.

Bitcoin Price Not Everything Says Bitfinex CTO, as BTC moves Sideways
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Bitcoin Price Not Everything Says Bitfinex CTO, as BTC moves Sideways

The Bitcoin price has stagnated, trending sideways between $32,000 and $34,000—but recognizing BTC’s true value is not all about price says Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino.

Ethereum Tapped by Reddit to Bring Blockchain and Scaling Technology to the Online Forum
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Ethereum Tapped by Reddit to Bring Blockchain and Scaling Technology to the Online Forum

Ethereum will be leveraged by Reddit, bringing blockchain technology to the online network for the first time ever through their partnership.

Former Ripple Executive Loses Keys to Digital Wallet Holding $240 Million worth of Bitcoin
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Former Ripple Executive Loses Keys to Digital Wallet Holding $240 Million worth of Bitcoin

Former Ripple executive Stefan Thomas may have made a fortune off Bitcoin, but he might never be able to touch it.

How Triffic is Gamifying Advertising for Local Businesses
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How Triffic is Gamifying Advertising for Local Businesses

Entering the world of cryptocurrency can be a daunting prospect for newcomers, with several practical and psychological barriers to overcome. Most people who’ve heard of Bitcoin are aware of its notorious volatility, and in some cases, of negative headlines associated with cryptocurrencies, such as the risk of hacks and losing private keys.

Twitter and Facebook Grilled in Senate Hearing Over Social Media Censorship of US Presidential Election
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Twitter and Facebook Grilled in Senate Hearing Over Social Media Censorship of US Presidential Election

Facebook and Twitter are facing heat from US Congress for how they handled political misinformation circulating on the social media platforms.

Can Blockchain Strengthen the Internet of Things (IoT)?
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Can Blockchain Strengthen the Internet of Things (IoT)?

IoT and Blockchain are two disruptive technologies leveraged for numerous technological innovations across multiple industries, but how do they complement each other?

Former HKEX Executive: Will HkbitEX Issue Its First STO Project Next Year?
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Former HKEX Executive: Will HkbitEX Issue Its First STO Project Next Year?

On a forum, the Chief Development Officer of HKbitEX said that she hoped the company would issue its first security token offering (STO) project in 2021.

Could Blockchain be a Solution for Mail-In Voting Issues and Election Ballot Counting Fraud?
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Could Blockchain be a Solution for Mail-In Voting Issues and Election Ballot Counting Fraud?

Amid the misinformation circulating in response to the US presidential elections, blockchain technology has been brought up as a solution to prevent voter fraud.

Facebook's Libra Sparked CBDC Race, COVID-19 Made Central Banks Realize Its Necessity
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Facebook's Libra Sparked CBDC Race, COVID-19 Made Central Banks Realize Its Necessity

Digital innovation and central bank digital currency adoption (CBDC) have been on the rise despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. What has driven CBDC forward?

Verizon's New Blockchain Verification Tool 'Full Transparency' Combats Fake News
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Verizon's New Blockchain Verification Tool 'Full Transparency' Combats Fake News

Verizon has unveiled a blockchain-based solution dubbed 'Full Transparency' for the verification of news and media releases.

Trump Ends COVID-19 Pandemic, according to White House Release
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Trump Ends COVID-19 Pandemic, according to White House Release

The Trump Administration has ended the COVID-19 pandemic, or at least according to the list of his accomplishments from the White House Science and Technology Office.

Estee Lauder Uses Blockchain Technology to Further Beauty Solutions
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Estee Lauder Uses Blockchain Technology to Further Beauty Solutions

Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has established a blockchain platform to meet sourcing standards for its Madagascan vanilla.

Ripple CTO Assesses XRP as a Bridge Cryptocurrency Between CBDCs, Stablecoins, and Fiat
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Ripple CTO Assesses XRP as a Bridge Cryptocurrency Between CBDCs, Stablecoins, and Fiat

Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz discussed the key role Ripple (XRP) tokens and other cryptocurrencies would play in a market where CBDC was becoming a hot topic.

Microsoft’s Bill Gates on Big Tech Antitrust Hearing – Government Scrunity Inevitable with Tech Success
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Microsoft’s Bill Gates on Big Tech Antitrust Hearing – Government Scrunity Inevitable with Tech Success

Bill Gates discussed the antitrust hearing opposing US congress and Big Tech - Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google (Alphabet) - and gave his input.

PwC: Blockchain Technology Has the Potential to Boost Global GDP Up $1.76 Trillion By 2030
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PwC: Blockchain Technology Has the Potential to Boost Global GDP Up $1.76 Trillion By 2030

Findings from PwC indicate that by 2030, blockchain technology has the potential to boost global gross domestic product (GDP) by $1.76 trillion.