During the 1990s dot-com boom, valuation by counting eyeballs and various other body parts was rampant. During the housing boom, valuation was whatever you wanted by tuning projects’ default rates, prepayment rates, volatility and correlation. During the current crypto boom, methods rooted in science fiction such as network-based valuation, technical analysis, Metcalfe’s law and Moon-based […]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is scrutinizing public companies that change their name or business model in a bid to capitalize upon the hype surrounding blockchain technology, SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said on Monday. Dozens of little-known companies across the globe have seen their share prices leap in recent months […]

Even bitcoin’s boosters acknowledge that cryptocurrencies aren’t a sure thing. Just in the past month, China and South Korea signaled that they might be cracking down harder on trading in digital currencies, which caused bitcoin prices to tumble from a peak of nearly $20,000 per coin to around $12,000. “”For any of you that own cryptos, […]

It's quickly becoming apparent that blockchain technology is about far more that just Bitcoin. Across finance, healthcare, media, government and other sectors, innovative uses are appearing every day . Here is a list of 35 which I have come across. While some may fail to live up to their promises, others …

Deliberately eye-catching, sensational headlines about Bitcoin mining are constantly recycled in the press. While these concerns were recently refuted in a Forbes article, the incumbent global financial system isn't exactly known for its sparing use of electricity. Think skyscrapers, data-centers, staff, …

Ethereum (ETH) had a good 24 hours as the cryptocurrency jumped $89.78 or 8.72% trading at $1119.54. According to Cryptocoin Experts, Ethereum (ETH) eyes $1231.49 target on the road to $3139.07. ETH last traded at Gemini exchange. It had high of $1120.05 and low of $1002.95 for January …

As the cryptocurrency craze continues, with Bitcoin leading the way, a slew of smaller, cheaper projects are emerging that investors are getting excited about. One is Tron, a coin that its Chinese founder hopes will challenge the world's major content providers, such as Facebook and YouTube. According …

Arizona State University (ASU) has announced a partnership with the digital currency Dash that will provide $350,000 to “accelerate research, development, and education in ways that advance blockchain transaction speed, efficiency, security, and expand its uses.” The funds will be allocated as follows:.

As bitcoin prices fluctuate, indicating uncertainty about the ultimate viability of cryptocurrency, other use of its underlying blockchain technology is increasing and may represent the future of information transfer technology in many industries, including banking, and to some extent, healthcare.

IBM and Maersk have announced a new joint venture to develop a digitized global trade platform built around blockchain tech. The two firms said they will improve efficiency and transparency in cross-border trade by digitally transforming the industry.