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KPMG Launches Blockchain-Integrated Supply Chain Platform in Australia, China & Japan

KPMG, a Big Four audit firm, announced on Nov. 28 that it has rolled out a blockchain-enabled track and trace platform dubbed KPMG Origins in Australia, China, and Japan.  The platform leverages emerging technological innovations, such as blockchain and internet of things sensors (IoT), as well as data analytics tools. Its primary function is to … Continue reading KPMG Launches Blockchain-Integrated Supply Chain Platform in Australia, China & Japan

Liberland Aid Foundation Launches Cryptocurrency Fundraising Program

The Liberland Aid Foundation (LAF), the humanitarian arm of the Free Republic of Liberland, now accepts donations via cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The LAF relies on the core philosophies of freedom, voluntarism, and charity to guide its program. The vision of the foundation is to engender trust between partner nations and assist humanitarian efforts to help … Continue reading Liberland Aid Foundation Launches Cryptocurrency Fundraising Program

Canadian Blockchain Project to Assist Mongolian Nomadic Farmers Fight Income Instability

Convergence.tech, a Toronto-based digital transformation company, has finished a blockchain-powered project aimed at assisting Mongolian nomadic farmers in maximizing returns on their cashmere product.  Betakit reported on Jan. 8 that Convergence.tech deployed an Ethereum-based traceability platform called “Backbone” to assist the cashmere herders in eradicating income instability.  The farmers also face challenges, such as the … Continue reading Canadian Blockchain Project to Assist Mongolian Nomadic Farmers Fight Income Instability

Australian Blockchain Startup Power Ledger Deploys Blockchain Grid to Audit Renewable Energy

Power Ledger, an Australian peer-to-peer energy trading pioneer, has announced to have bought a 250 kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic system, which will use blockchain-based data management and settlement system. Power Ledger bought the system from Perdaman Advanced energy – an Australian firm – that offers clean energy consulting and project development.    New Approach for Maximizing Energy Generation and Optimal Use  After the … Continue reading Australian Blockchain Startup Power Ledger Deploys Blockchain Grid to Audit Renewable Energy

South Korea’s Jeju Island Leverages Blockchain to Curb Depleted Electric Vehicle Batteries

Jeju Island’s government representatives have revealed that a blockchain-powered electric vehicle waste-battery distribution management system has been implemented based on multi-year support. The island is categorized under South Korea’s special self-governing zones. The blockchain-based management system will track the history of receipts of waste-batteries acquired at the Jeju Technopark Electric Vehicle Battery Industrialization Center opened … Continue reading South Korea’s Jeju Island Leverages Blockchain to Curb Depleted Electric Vehicle Batteries

Blockchain, Our Growing Global Population, and Food Resources

Our population is growing, with data showing over 7 billion people living on Earth. This number is expected to grow further, reaching just under 10 billion in 2050. Following this expected growth, we must consider what technology, data, and information will need to be handled, making processes more efficient and sustainable to maintain our numbers.  … Continue reading Blockchain, Our Growing Global Population, and Food Resources

Five Things Everyone Should Know About Blockchain Benefits in Aviation Security

Blockchain technology can create new service models and efficiencies for airlines. Security professionals believe that blockchain technology has the ability to secure many processes and transactions across the aviation ecosystem.   Since blockchain can be decentralized, its feature of storing data on a digital ledger makes it attractive to avionics players involved in the aviation industry as … Continue reading Five Things Everyone Should Know About Blockchain Benefits in Aviation Security

Hypervine Pilots Blockchain-Enabled Satellite Data Project to Curb Climate Impact of Mining Sector

Hypervine, a blockchain construction company based in Glasgow, Scotland, has revealed the launch of a blockchain-powered project that will utilize satellite data to boost efficiency in the mining industry. The innovative project will be funded by the European Space Agency (ESA).  Unparallelled oversight via blockchain Hypervine seeks to deploy blockchain solutions to enable mining companies … Continue reading Hypervine Pilots Blockchain-Enabled Satellite Data Project to Curb Climate Impact of Mining Sector

Is Blockchain the Missing Piece Needed in Curbing Illegal Fishing?

Illegal fishing is a predicament that is at times in oblivion despite its endangering marine ecosystems as it distorts their sustainability and biodiversity.  Imagine being in a position to use your smartphone to scan packed fish, and immediately know the journey endured by the fish from net to plate. Furthermore, you can access information, such … Continue reading Is Blockchain the Missing Piece Needed in Curbing Illegal Fishing?

How Blockchain is Prompting Innovations in Waste Management

Waste management is an essential procedure as it entails the actions and activities, such as treatment, transportation, and collection, necessitated in the disposal and control of waste. Additionally, waste takes different forms ranging from gas to liquid matter.  As we continue adapting tech-savvy lifestyles, the issue of electronic waste or e-waste has become prevalent as … Continue reading How Blockchain is Prompting Innovations in Waste Management

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