The protocol has weathered multiple bear markets and has nearly 250 million data payloads and counting. Can a fully-functional oracle network ecosystem that anonymously collects and validates geospatial (location-specific) data exist? One blockchain firm seems to have gotten the gist of the idea. Founded in 2012, XY Labs and its namesake protocol XYO, which is...Continue Reading

They said the purpose of DiBaT is to convert all dollars in the USAF supply chain budget into tokens and monitor fund movement across billing centers, purchasing centers and suppliers. For many years, the United States Military has been experimenting with blockchain in a number of settings to enhance its operations. Now, the U.S. Air...Continue Reading

The Fed rate hike does not offer much relief as a downtrend in stocks resumes, dragging Bitcoin with it. Bitcoin (BTC) ran out of steam near $23,000 on June 16 after the biggest United States key rate hike in nearly thirty years. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Dollar strength wobbles after rate hike...Continue Reading

Artificial intelligence’s transformative power in relation to blockchain technology is being severely overlooked, say experts. One reason is that blockchain’s use of a decentralized ledger offers insight into the workings of AI systems and the provenance of the data these platforms may be using. As a result, transactions can be facilitated with a high level...Continue Reading

Analysis of Bitcoin’s Proof of Work and the Lightning Network exposes the banking system as energy hungry, demonstrating that Bitcoin is better for the planet. Fresh figures on Bitcoin’s (BTC) energy consumption, efficiency and scalability serve to expose the banking sector while bathing the world’s largest cryptocurrency in a new light.  A research report published...Continue Reading

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterins Soulbound Token proposal for a robust identity and reputation system has stirred up the crypto community. Soulbound Tokens or SBTs are non-transferable, non-financialized tokens tied to a unique profile proving verifiable achievements and commitments. Still at the concept stage, its suggested SBTs will be capable of tracking memberships, credentials and affiliations...Continue Reading

At a time when privacy tools and coins have become the primary target of regulators around the world, the future of privacy-focused coins looks obsolete. The core principles of cryptocurrency were based on financial independence, decentralization and anonymity. With regulations being the key to mass adoption, however, the privacy aspect of the crypto market seems...Continue Reading

Cryptocurrencies can be used in cross-border or international payments only if they don’t get into Russia’s domestic financial system, the Bank of Russia governor said. Russia’s central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina is the latest official to confirm that the country is warming to the idea of cryptocurrency payments, but not domestic ones. According to Nabiullina,...Continue Reading

Demand for stablecoins continues to rise as businesses look to on-chain liquidity to improve their operations. USD Coin (USDC) issuer Circle Internet Financial is launching a fully-reserved stablecoin pegged to the euro, signaling to the market that demand for crypto foreign exchange services remains high despite recent industry turmoil.  Euro Coin, or EUROC, will be...Continue Reading

Huobi Thailand failed to fix system issues despite several extensions given by the Thai SEC. Huobi’s Thailand unit is set to wind down operations by July 1, after its operating license was revoked by the Thai Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC). The Thai SEC revoked Huobi’s license in May after it failed to comply with...Continue Reading