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Bitcoin Price and the Global Financial Crisis: Everybody's Looking at the Wrong Markets

“There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen.” – Vladimir Lenin We have had a few of those weeks. While the world’s financial system teeters on the edge of collapse and deflationary depression, the cryptosphere is hyping bitcoin as a way to capitalize on inflation from all the money that governments are printing in response. Talk about … Continue reading Bitcoin Price and the Global Financial Crisis: Everybody's Looking at the Wrong Markets

Blockchain and AI: The Delicate Balance Between Two Cyber Titans

‘The Skynet Funding Bill is passed. The system goes online on August 4th, 1997. Human decisions are removed from strategic defense. Skynet begins to learn at a geometric rate. It becomes self-aware at 2:14 AM, Eastern time, August 29th. In a panic, they try to pull the plug.‘ -The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day Back … Continue reading Blockchain and AI: The Delicate Balance Between Two Cyber Titans

South Korean Court Apprehends Crypto Assets of “Nth Room” Ringleader

A South Korean court has frozen 15 cryptocurrency wallets belonging to Cho Ju-bin, the orchestrator of the “Nth Rooms” scandal. The twisted Telegram chat rooms dubbed the Nth Rooms came to the light following a national outcry at the deviant sexual exploitation of underage girls and children by Cho Ju-bin and his team in exchange … Continue reading South Korean Court Apprehends Crypto Assets of “Nth Room” Ringleader

Japanese Multinational’s Blockchain App Taps India’s Tech Talent Pool Neglected By Trump’s Visa Ban

NEC Corporation, the Japanese multinational firm is taking advantage of the hole created by President Donald Trump’s US H-1B visa ban, which has left thousands of technology talents in limbo as they are unable to secure work within the United States with their specialized skills. NEC Corporation, a Japanese multinational information technology and electronics company, … Continue reading Japanese Multinational’s Blockchain App Taps India’s Tech Talent Pool Neglected By Trump’s Visa Ban

“Bitcoin Better Investment than Gold," Winklevoss Says to Dave Portnoy Over Talks on Elon Musk’s Plans to Mine Gold in Space

In an interview released Friday, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the renowned Bitcoin billionaires and founders of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, got together with Barstool Sports “Davey Day Trader” Dave Portnoy to discuss Bitcoin. The Winklevoss twins backed BTC to the fullest and said that it was a better investment than gold. Bitcoin’s Value Will Go Up with Gold Mining … Continue reading “Bitcoin Better Investment than Gold," Winklevoss Says to Dave Portnoy Over Talks on Elon Musk’s Plans to Mine Gold in Space

Ransomware Attack Directed Towards University of California Generated 118 Bitcoin

The University of California, San Francisco’s plans to further COVID-19 vaccine research were disrupted by a ransomware attack on the school’s servers. Ransomware Operation Hits US, Seeks $3 Million School files, transcripts, employee, and student-related data were reported to have been stolen during the hack. The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) was working on a vaccine for … Continue reading Ransomware Attack Directed Towards University of California Generated 118 Bitcoin

Auto Giants Consortium MOBI Reveals First Blockchain-based EVGI Standard

The Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI)—a consortium backed by Honda, General Motors Company and IBM amongst others—has launched a blockchain-based standard for Electric Vehicle Grid Integration (EVGI). The Need For a Standard In The Electric Vehicle Industry With the rapid transformation of mother earth owing to climate change implications, several companies following government regulations have … Continue reading Auto Giants Consortium MOBI Reveals First Blockchain-based EVGI Standard

Volkswagen's Skoda DigiLab Collaborates with Microsoft for Blockchain-Based Business Solutions

Skoda DigiLab, an innovation hub under the Skoda Auto Volkswagen group, has partnered with Microsoft and Lumos Labs to create innovative blockchain-based business solutions. Tackling business challenges with blockchain Through the strategic partnership, Skoda Auto DigiLab India will be the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the Microsoft Century Program, an enterprise blockchain startup platform … Continue reading Volkswagen's Skoda DigiLab Collaborates with Microsoft for Blockchain-Based Business Solutions

Bitcoin Can’t Drive Financial Inclusion for Unbanked But CBDC Can says Mastercard CEO

Ajay Banga, the CEO of Mastercard believes Bitcoin is unable to function as an inclusive currency for the world’s unbanked as the cryptocurrency is too volatile and lacks transparency. The CEO of payments giant Mastercard believes that central bank digital currencies (CBDC) will be far better suited to drive financial inclusion than, Bitcoin which he … Continue reading Bitcoin Can’t Drive Financial Inclusion for Unbanked But CBDC Can says Mastercard CEO

Bitcoin Has Been Through Two US Presidential Elections, This One Will be Different for BTC

Bitcoin has witnessed two US presidential elections in its lifetime, since its inception in 2008. However, during the two US elections in 2012 and 2016, the digital asset was still too nascent to have seen any profound impact arise. The Presidential elections have caught countrywide attention not only from the US but from the entire … Continue reading Bitcoin Has Been Through Two US Presidential Elections, This One Will be Different for BTC