Tag: Blockchain
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Denmark Joins EU Blockchain Partnership, Plans to Implement Tech in Shipping
byDenmark has signed a declaration to join a total of 24 European Union member states that support pan-EU blockchain standards and solutions, local news outlet Finans Watch reported June 4. The EU blockchain partnership was formed on April 10 as part of the European Commission’s Digital Day with the intention of enhancing cooperation among member states for developing blockchain tech. Brian Mikkelsen, the Danish […]
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Machine learning can solve the epidemic of ‘fake news’ in cryptocurrency
byDoes cryptocurrency have a bad reputation because of misinformation? And how can we sift through the current media discourse and what’s real? Unfortunately, the cryptocurrency market is full of “fake news.” Often it’s a simple manipulation or rumors amplified by nativity, conformity, fear or ignorance. ICOs have tried catching attention by issuing fake partnership news. […]
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Is there a link between smart cities and a quality lifestyle?
byBy Scott Brown Smart technologies are making their presence felt all over the world. As people spend more and more time outside, digital signage is increasingly coming into play to provide information. Living in a connected world has its advantages, and free Wi-Fi is just one of these. Smart cities that use technologies to find […]
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Verge’s Blockchain Attacks Are Worth a Sober Second Look
byThe notorious 51-percent attack: it’s the major fault in cryptocurrency protocols but it’s rarely seen, especially among the most popular cryptocurrencies. Yet, in the past couple months, the exploit – whereby a single miner (or group of miners) takes control of over half of the network’s total computing power and can then bend the protocol’s […]
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Abu Dhabi Ports Launches Blockchain Trade Solution for Imports and Exports
byMaqta Gateway, a wholly owned subsidiary of maritime industry developer Abu Dhabi Ports, has developed and deployed its own blockchain solution for international logistics and trade. Dubbed ‘Silsal’, Arabic for ‘chain’, the blockchain solution is now the first of its kind platform in Abu Dhabi and will enable real-time tracking of cargo and paperless […]
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FDA Introduces Nutritional Display Regulations for Restaurants
byBy Alex Mardikian May 2018 heralds a landmark for digital signages in restaurants. FDA has introduced regulations that were held in abeyance for a year. The regulations require that restaurants with more than 20 branches will have to display nutritional information alongside the menu so that customers have the information for making a healthy choice. Apart […]
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Incorporating Blockchain into Faucet Ads – A Masterstroke in Leveraging Technologies
byBy Alex Mardikian The merging of two technologies – blockchain and DOOH has opened up exciting possibilities for advertisers and their audience. With the VODXS™ Visual On Demand Experience Support Ecosystem, you and your audience can benefit from this game-changing concept. DOOH has successfully challenged the dominance of static OOH ads and with the emergence of […]
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Ethereum Price Jumps 5% as Cryptocurrency Market Rebounds; Tokens Up Significantly
byMajor cryptocurrencies including Ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain network, Bitcoin Cash, and Ripple have recorded relatively large gains in the range of 4 to 12 percent, as the cryptocurrency market demonstrated a $13 billion increase in valuation over the past 24 hours. Ether, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple Often, both major cryptocurrencies […]
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An Upcoming Cryptocurrency Is Trialling a Trio of Bitcoin Tech Advances
by“[I’m] very much waiting for you guys to finish in a sea of shitcoins.” With that, pseudonymous forum user ‘Monkeyyy’ just might have summed up the sentiment surrounding a forthcoming cryptocurrency called “grin.” Rising to renown last year as the first software implementation for a code proposal known as MimbleWimble, the idea is to start a new blockchain […]
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Blockchain Technology is NOT a Trend.
byBy Laura Desmond Everyone’s talking about blockchain. In 2012, I watched some of my long-time friends leave very successful businesses to go all in on Bitcoin. Here were people with killer business acumen, who I had worked with for years, and they were leaving everything behind for this new technology. For example, two of my friends created […]
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