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Etherscan Made 100% Inaccessible by China's Great Firewall

Etherscan.io, one of the most widely used Ethereum block explorers, was found to be inaccessible from IP addresses inside of mainland China. According to the tests performed locally, the country’s Great Firewall, which is used by the government to regulate citizens’ access to foreign internet sites, has blocked the Ethereum blockchain data site.  Greatfire.org, a … Continue reading Etherscan Made 100% Inaccessible by China's Great Firewall

BitMEX Research: Inflation Aftermath of Coronavirus Financial Crash Will Be Bitcoin's Greatest Test

In the aftermath of the current Coronavirus market crash and the subsequent incoming inflation that will be caused by the response of the Federal Reserve and Central banks, Bitcoin will face its truest test and be presented its biggest opportunity to prove itself in its short lifetime, according to new research from global crypto exchange … Continue reading BitMEX Research: Inflation Aftermath of Coronavirus Financial Crash Will Be Bitcoin's Greatest Test

Will Bitcoin Survive? IMF Predicts Worst Economy Since "Great Depression" in Aftermath of COVID-19 Global Lockdown

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its quarterly World Economic Outlook for 2020 which paints a bleak picture on how the disruptive economic effects of the COVID-19 virus global quarantine measures, dubbed the ‘Great Lockdown’—will continue to cripple the markets long after the pandemic ends. Not yet fulfilling its anticipated safe haven status is Bitcoin, … Continue reading Will Bitcoin Survive? IMF Predicts Worst Economy Since "Great Depression" in Aftermath of COVID-19 Global Lockdown

AI and 5G Integration with Blockchain Infrastructure form Foundation of China's New Deal To Combat 2nd Great Depression

With coronavirus spreading globally, and more and more cities or even countries in a state of lockdown, the economy has taken an unprecedented downturn, reminiscent of the Great Depression from 1929 to 1933. During the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt came up with the New Deal, also called “3R” short for “Relief, Recovery, and Reform”. … Continue reading AI and 5G Integration with Blockchain Infrastructure form Foundation of China's New Deal To Combat 2nd Great Depression

Blockchain for Gun Control in the US: The Great American Dilemma

August 1, 1966, began just like any other day in the town of Austin, Texas. Summer weather in the Lone Star State is bone dry, scorching, uncomfortably hot, with a daily average of 96.3F. August 1, 1966, was, in fact, the hottest day of that month, as daytime temperatures reached 104.9F. The sun blazed high … Continue reading Blockchain for Gun Control in the US: The Great American Dilemma

China’s Central Bank to Develop Blockchain-Based Trade Finance Platform for the Greater Bay Area

China’s Central Bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announced its development plans for outlining a blockchain-based trade finance platform for the so-called Greater Bay Area that links Hong Kong, Guangdong, and Macao.  Governing entities in China, including the PBoC, China Banking Regulatory Commission, China Securities Regulatory Commission, and the Foreign Exchange Bureau came together … Continue reading China’s Central Bank to Develop Blockchain-Based Trade Finance Platform for the Greater Bay Area

Fintech not Big Tech: Square is a Greater Threat to Banks than Google and Amazon

A recent survey of 300 senior executives at US-based mid-sized financial institutions found that more than half of bank and credit union executives view Big Tech companies like Amazon and Google as significant threats to the banking industry. Meanwhile only a third believe financial technology (fintech) firms will be a threat in the future but … Continue reading Fintech not Big Tech: Square is a Greater Threat to Banks than Google and Amazon

China Hand-Picks the Greater Bay Area Surrounding Hong Kong to be the First to Deploy its CBDC

China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) has been successfully launched earlier this year and the country is currently continuing its path towards fully launching its digital currency electronic payment (DCEP). Recently, China’s major state-run banks have been testing out the country’s CBDC, according to Wang Zongmin, a former deputy chairman of the Social Security Fund … Continue reading China Hand-Picks the Greater Bay Area Surrounding Hong Kong to be the First to Deploy its CBDC

Bitcoin is the Greatest Investment Ever Found, says Raoul Pal, as BTC Price Nears Highest Ever Monthly Close

Bitcoin gained around $1,500 in a week, prompting mixed projections on the cryptocurrency’s future by many analysts. Bitcoin surpassed its previous resistance level at $12,000 over a week ago, and $13,000 seems to be a support level for the cryptocurrency. Analysts argue that Bitcoin could soon head towards $16,000 if the $14,000 is secured. Bitcoin … Continue reading Bitcoin is the Greatest Investment Ever Found, says Raoul Pal, as BTC Price Nears Highest Ever Monthly Close

Greater Bay Area Blockchain Week 2021 to Bring Global Attention to Blockchain Innovation

A nearly week-long event of the GBA Blockchain Week 2021 will convene thousands of online viewers to the brightest spot on today’s global financial map. The event, including the core 2-day Virtual Summit, will be broadcasted globally and in China, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and its most exciting case studies. Conference agenda will revolve around a … Continue reading Greater Bay Area Blockchain Week 2021 to Bring Global Attention to Blockchain Innovation

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