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Space, the next frontier for blockchain.
Markets
Space
Villanova University to Send Private Ethereum Blockchain Into Space to Test Inter-Satellite Communication
Villanova’s project is slated for liftoff on Nov. 20 from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Space, the next frontier for blockchain.
By Jaspreet Kalra
Oct 21, 2020 at 6:46 p.m. UTC
Oct 21, 2020
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Italian euro cents coins
Markets
Italy
Around 100 Italian Banks Are Officially on a Blockchain
The Italian Banking Association claims that about 100 local banks are now operating on a blockchain network designed to speed up interbank transactions and processes.
Italian euro cents coins
By Sandali Handagama
Oct 13, 2020 at 9:20 p.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2020
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Berlin Brandenburg Airport in 2012. The long-delayed megaproject is tentatively set to open this October. (Muns/Wikimedia commons)
Markets
Germany
German Lawmakers Vote 'Nein' on Blockchain for Transparency on Megaprojects
The bill sought to renew Germans' trust in their government's ability to keep megaproject spending under control.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport in 2012. The long-delayed megaproject is tentatively set to open this October. (Muns/Wikimedia commons)
By Danny Nelson
Sep 18, 2020 at 5:06 p.m. UTC
Sep 18, 2020
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Rep. Tom Emmer
Markets
Blockchain applications
US Lawmakers Advocate for Blockchain Use in COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Lawmakers are urging President Trump to consider blockchain solutions in the fight against COVID-19.
Rep. Tom Emmer
By Sandali Handagama
Sep 2, 2020 at 10:10 p.m. UTC
Sep 2, 2020
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Sarawut Benchakul, Secretary-General of the Office of the Judiciary, unveiled the project Thursday. (Office of the Court of Justice)
Markets
Thailand
Thailand Is Prepping to Move Judicial System Records to a Blockchain
The Office of the Court of Justice is developing its blockchain as part of Thailand's court digitization campaign.
Sarawut Benchakul, Secretary-General of the Office of the Judiciary, unveiled the project Thursday. (Office of the Court of Justice)
By Danny Nelson
Aug 20, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 20, 2020
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It's bigger on the inside. (ToeneX/Flickr)
Markets
Gaming
Doctor Who to Enter the Cryptoverse as BBC Plans Trading Card Game on Ethereum Blockchain
BBC Studios has licenced its iconic show Dr. Who to U.K.-based Reality Gaming Group to build a digital trading card game on the ethereum blockchain.
It's bigger on the inside. (ToeneX/Flickr)
By Sandali Handagama
Aug 13, 2020 at 9:05 p.m. UTC
Aug 13, 2020
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Coronavirus (CDC/ Unsplash)
Tech
Charity
This App Tracks the Impact of Your Donation to Combat Coronavirus
"Let's start a positive epidemic," says the team behind the #SpreadLoveNotCorona app. "The more people get infected, the more money goes to charity."
Coronavirus (CDC/ Unsplash)
By Benjamin Powers
Apr 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 16, 2020
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Policy
China
Inside China's Plan to Power Global Blockchain Adoption
China is about to launch its national blockchain platform, part of Beijing’s grand strategy to lead the digital transformation of the world economy.
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By Wolfie ZhaoDavid Pan
Apr 14, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 14, 2020
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Apple Pay image via Wikimedia Commons
Tech
Gartner
75% of IoT Firms Want to Add Blockchain: Survey
A majority of those companies using Internet of Things technology has adopted, or is considering adopting, blockchain.
Apple Pay image via Wikimedia Commons
By David Pan
Dec 13, 2019 at 9:27 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2019
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Krona image via Shutterstock
Policy
Sweden
Accenture Picked to Build Sweden's E-Krona Digital Currency Pilot
Sweden has picked Accenture to handle its e-krona digital currency pilot.
Krona image via Shutterstock
By Danny Nelson
Dec 13, 2019 at 9:03 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2019
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