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Blockchain and Beer: World’s Largest Brewer is Assisting Unbanked African Farmers Using Blockchain

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the largest beer company in the world, has created a blockchain-based system in collaboration with BanQu, a blockchain-as-a-service software company, to assist small-scale African farmers to show that they are suppliers of the drinks behemoth. This project will enable them to open bank accounts, as well as develop a line of … Continue reading Blockchain and Beer: World’s Largest Brewer is Assisting Unbanked African Farmers Using Blockchain

Racing to Save the Planet: The Role of Blockchain in Sustainability

‘The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.’ – Robert Swan. From the Hindustan Times, December 5, 1984: Poison gas toll 1,200 and rising From The Ottawa Citizen newspaper, Saturday, May 17, 1986 Chernobyl: Tragedy felt around the world From the Valdez Vanguard newspaper, Friday, March 24, 1989 … Continue reading Racing to Save the Planet: The Role of Blockchain in Sustainability

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

China's Bitmain shows Bitcoin Mining remains Profitable After Posting $300 Million in Revenues

Bitmain, one of the largest mining equipment makers globally, has reported revenues of $300 million thus far in 2020. While its business has faced turmoil in recent times, the core strategy continues to reap benefits. Bitcoin Mining Proves Profitable As per a report on Chinese daily Weixin, Bitmain enjoyed a successful first quarter even as … Continue reading China's Bitmain shows Bitcoin Mining remains Profitable After Posting $300 Million in Revenues

Gemini Exchange Inks Deal with Samsung to Boost Crypto Adoption

Gemini, a leading American crypto exchange, has struck a deal with tech giant Samsung Electronics to bring crypto closer to Samsung Blockchain Wallet users in Canada and the United States. According to the announcement shared with Blockchain.News, this integration will make users connected to the Gemini mobile app where they can buy, sell, and trade … Continue reading Gemini Exchange Inks Deal with Samsung to Boost Crypto Adoption

Jun 10: Who says only Irrational Investors trade Bitcoin?

Trading Crypto with Eugene is a series of daily commentary of market analysis and trading advice shared by Eugene Ng of Matrixport, a veteran trader with 10 years of experience in top-tier global investment banks. If you like the article, please follow us here on Blockchain.News so you won’t miss our future publications. BTC has been confined to its tight $9,600 … Continue reading Jun 10: Who says only Irrational Investors trade Bitcoin?

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

Ransomware Group Demands $4M in Bitcoin from Argentina, Border Activity Halted for 4 Hours

A Bitcoin ransomware attack was directed towards Argentina’s immigration agency, halting border crossing temporarily. Netwalker Malware Strikes Again It appears as though the notorious ransomware group Netwalker has struck again with their infamous cryptocurrency demands. According to the computer support platform Bleeping Computer, this may be the first time that a cyber attack on a … Continue reading Ransomware Group Demands $4M in Bitcoin from Argentina, Border Activity Halted for 4 Hours

Oracle Confirms Partnership with TikTok, President Trump Still Needs to Approve Deal

Oracle, the tech company that was said to have acquired TikTok’s US operations, has finally commented on the partnership and confirmed it. Just yesterday, Oracle publicly stated that it has indeed struck a deal with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. The Chinese company had been subject to a lot of backlash from the Trump administration. Previously, … Continue reading Oracle Confirms Partnership with TikTok, President Trump Still Needs to Approve Deal

China Unlikely to Approve Oracle and Walmart’s TikTok Deal – Blockchain and Bitcoin Implications

China appears to be on edge regarding Oracle and Walmart’s deal with parent company ByteDance for TikTok’s US operations, calling it an “unfair” deal. China is outraged by US’ TikTok demands In addition, it appears that there are divided beliefs regarding what the TikTok deal entailed. While President Trump had said that the Oracle deal … Continue reading China Unlikely to Approve Oracle and Walmart’s TikTok Deal – Blockchain and Bitcoin Implications