blockchain

Blockchain is the technology, which was invented in 2008 to power Bitcoin when it launched a year later. A cryptocurrency’s blockchain can be considered as the master ledger that records and stores all prior transactions and activity. It also validates the ownership of all units of the currency in…

Open Blockchain Industry Association (OBCIA) has appointed FANTOM as Vice-Chairman of the board which include conglomerates like SK Telecom, Kakao, LG U+, Shinhan Bank and KEB Hana Bank. OBCIA aims to find new engines of growth for the blockchain industry in Korea by promoting the application and…

According to the latest announcements, Mastercard, the financial payments services giant has been granted several new patent approvals this week regarding the implementation of several blockchain technologies into their existing network. Among others, the one that catches the eye especially is…

Now that Bitcoin exchange rate is having a break from constant growth, many experts say it's a good time to start accumulating more BTC. Practicing "dollar cost averaging" or "laddering in" with every payday is suggested as a reasonable strategy during the bearish market. Many manage their…

Furthering its interest in blockchain-based technology, MasterCard has filed a patent for a system designated to increase the speed with which blockchain nodes are being verified.   It seems the bees in the company’s crypto department have been busier than one may think. Earlier in April,…

Mastercard has their hiring eye on blockchain specialists. The massive corporation seeks to further incorporate the technology into their company and needs skilled help to do it. Long gone are the days when “blockchain” was a term synonymous only with cryptocurrencies. Yes, it is the…

Before you buy your first Bitcoin you need to make sure you have a basic understanding of how Bitcoin wallets work. This article will walk you through selecting the best Bitcoin wallet for your needs. A Bitcoin wallet is basically an access key that lets you perform "send" operations to your…

Read this article by Samuel Haig below: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has announced a pilot…

Mastercard has opened up their own blockchain to allow payment transactions to be carried out between selected banks and merchants, but this process uses fiat currency and not Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Quite a few companies have taken a keen interest in what blockchain technology has…