1983’s sci-fi movie Brainstorm featured a device that could record an individual’s physical sensations and emotional feelings, and transfer these onto a tape-like medium, so they could be shared with others. The more mundane experiences of rollercoaster rides, high-speed chases, etc., inevitably give way to one of the human being’s most basic instincts: the sexual … Continue reading Is Blockchain the New Frontier for Human Sexuality?
In the previous episode of “Blockchain in Human History” series, we have used 3 influence observation factor (IoF): money form, money issuance and money flow to examine the significance of blockchain in achieving monetary and financial freedom. In this article we take a deep dive in money issuance standard to witness the evolution of money. … Continue reading A New World of Money – Blockchain in Human History Series
Microsoft has filed for a patent for a new cryptocurrency mining system that will purportedly leverage the data collected from people via sensors, as they interact with advertising or exercise, instead of using equipment that requires massive amounts of power. The technology giant filed the patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on March 26. The … Continue reading Microsoft Patents Cutting Edge Human-Powered Crypto Mining System
Chess Grandmaster and rising human rights advocate, Garry Kasparov, sees cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum as a way to fight tyranny and restore liberal democracies. The world’s most famous chess player, Garry Kasparov is no stranger to technology. In fact, in 1997, a chess match played by then world chess champion Kasparov has been labeled … Continue reading Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov Supports Bitcoin as Tool for Human Rights and Financial Autonomy
Ripple has continued to be innovative in finding ways to deliver global financial inclusion amid a struggling COVID-19 economy. Recently, it announced that it was contributing $10 million to Mercy Corps to enable it to leverage digital assets as it strives to achieve financial inclusion amid an emerging market. The announcement was made during Ripple’s … Continue reading Ripple Donates $10M to Humanitarian Organization to Accelerate Financial Inclusion
Alex Gladstein, the Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation has blasted a financial correspondent who called Bitcoin the “perfect Ponzi”—explaining that millions of people rely on BTC crypto every day for greater financial access. Bitcoin has recently surged above the $24,000 level and recorded a new all-time high. Breaking past its resistance level … Continue reading Human Rights Foundation Chief Strategy Officer: Bitcoin Saves Lives, Increases Freedom and Gives Hope
Canada-based cryptocurrency exchange CoinSmart said it would donate aid for the emergency humanitarian crisis in Ukraine to help Ukrainian refugees. Justin Hartzman, CEO of CoinSmart, said that to show support for the people of Ukraine and to assist the international community in alleviating their immense suffering, CoinSmart has donated to official relief efforts and added … Continue reading Crypto Exchange Coinsmart Announces Donations for Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis
Binance Exchange, the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform, has revealed it is donating $10 million to support the humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. As announced by the trading firm, the funds will be split between the top non-profit organizations that are helping to provide succour to Ukrainians and with whom Binance exchange has prior partnerships. … Continue reading Binance to Donates $10M to Support Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis
Nestle, a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate, has launched an exclusive limited series of two non-fungible tokens (NFTs) called TRIX Globe for a charitable cause in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). To commemorate the rollout of the TRIX Breakfast Cereal brand in MENA, Nestle released the NFTs on Opensea.io, with bidding … Continue reading Nestle Rolls Out First NFTs in the Middle East & North Africa for a Humanitarian Cause
Through a global coalition of advocates, digital innovators, artists, and educators, an AI-generated NFT collection has been established to conserve Ukrainian art and raise funds for humanitarian aid. Dubbed MINT FOR UKRAINE, the non-fungible token (NFT) collection of one million artworks is seen as a stepping stone toward keeping Ukrainian culture in the history books. … Continue reading AI-Generated NFT Collection to Preserve Ukrainian Art and Offer Humanitarian Support