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Demand for Blockchain Courses Available at 56% of the Top 50 Universities

Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase brought to light  new research highlighting 56% of the top 50 universities now offering one or more classes on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The study was shared through their official blog post, which was based on the current rankings published on US News and World Report, inclusive of both undergraduate/ graduate programs.  … Continue reading Demand for Blockchain Courses Available at 56% of the Top 50 Universities

Sierra Leone Revamps National ID Infrastructure with Blockchain

Julius Maada Bio, Sierra Leone’s President, has asserted that the nation intends to use blockchain technology in restructuring the national ID network by the end of 2019. He noted that this would be a considerable breakthrough as financial companies will be provided with the chance to authenticate personal identities and create credit histories. The ID … Continue reading Sierra Leone Revamps National ID Infrastructure with Blockchain

PayPal Exposed of Overcharging Clients: Can Bitcoin be the Remedy?

The news has been making the rounds again as grievances have been seen expressed about the exploitative conversion fees being charged by PayPal. The e-payment giant has been receiving some attention from social media as well as its community page about the incorrect conversation fees it charges its clients, one of its users is of … Continue reading PayPal Exposed of Overcharging Clients: Can Bitcoin be the Remedy?

Cryptocurrencies Should be Given Room to Grow, Asserts IMF Chief

During an IMF press release, Christine Lagarde, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) chief, has asserted that financial players, such as central banks, have the mandate of protecting consumers. Nevertheless, they ought to be open-minded when it comes to technological advancements, such as cryptocurrencies. She affirmed: ”In the case of new technologies – including digital currencies … Continue reading Cryptocurrencies Should be Given Room to Grow, Asserts IMF Chief

Facebook’s Libra Encouraged to Exclude the Chinese Yuan Being Tied to the Stablecoin

While Facebook is facing regulatory approvals for its Libra project, Facebook told US senators that the initial group of currencies that Libra will be likely backed by the US dollar, Euro, Yen, British Pound, and the Singapore dollar. Facebook reportedly produced the list regarding the concerns expressed by Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner that China may try … Continue reading Facebook’s Libra Encouraged to Exclude the Chinese Yuan Being Tied to the Stablecoin

HKEX Executive Director, Chief Executive: The LSEG-HKEX Merger Proposal in Context

HKEX formally announced today its intention to merge with the London Stock Exchange Group. We are early in the process so I can’t go into too much detail at this stage, but after many months of consideration we believe we have put forward a proposal that is ambitious, far-reaching, and could have a transformative effect on global … Continue reading HKEX Executive Director, Chief Executive: The LSEG-HKEX Merger Proposal in Context

Exclusive: Liberal Society Comes with Friendly Crypto Regulations

Exclusive interview with Nathan Kaiser: Part 2 As a veteran lawyer in technology, Nathan Kaiser of Cardano Foundation shares his insights in identifying countries with friendly crypto jurisdictions. He also examined how different jurisdictions affect both on-chain and off-chain governance. Which are some of the friendliest crypto jurisdictions worldwide, and how do the jurisdictions compare … Continue reading Exclusive: Liberal Society Comes with Friendly Crypto Regulations

$11 Million Raised by the Makers of CryptoKitties to Build a New Blockchain

It has been reported that the firm behind CryptoKitties, Dapper Labs has been able to raise a sum of $11.2 million, Andreessen Horowitz, Digital Currency Group, and Warner Music Group were said to be a part of the fundraising according to a Forbes report. Dapper Labs new blockchain, Flow, will be built with the new … Continue reading $11 Million Raised by the Makers of CryptoKitties to Build a New Blockchain

VanEck, SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal Withdrawn by CBOE from SEC Review

On September 17, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially announced that the Chicago Board Options Exchange’s (CBOE) Equity Exchange had withdrawn its application for the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal on September 13. There was no reason given in the notice published by the SEC, although the decision to withdraw the proposal came a few weeks … Continue reading VanEck, SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal Withdrawn by CBOE from SEC Review

Is Blockchain the New Frontier for Human Sexuality?

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?