EOS developer insists network is decentralized amid vote-buying allegations
The developer of EOS has acknowledged claims of collusion in the generation of EOS blocks, but remains confident in the cryptocurrency’s future.
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UK land registry plans blockchain integration
HM Land Registry, which holds 25 million land titles in England and Wales, may soon be using blockchain technology to document purchases of real estate.
Sierra Leone to implement blockchain-based ID system
The United Nations (UN), nonprofit Kiva, and the Sierra Leone government are developing a blockchain-based ID system for the country.
Chinese state bank issues $1.3B mortgages on blockchain
The Bank of Communications, a bank owned by the Chinese government, has successfully issued mortgage-backed securities worth over $1.3 billion on infrastructure powered by blockchain.
New crypto smartphone unveiled, a variant of the Sony Xperia
The phone will include features that allow it to act as a secure cryptocurrency vault, increasing on the somewhat inadequate security offered by the majority of mainstream cell phones today.
25 apps hosting cryptojacking scripts found on Google Play Store
SophosLabs claims to have identified at least 25 Android apps published on the official Google Play Store containing scripts that facilitate cryptojacking activities on users’ computers.
DLT, AI task force chief calls for tokenized Kenyan economy
Kenya may likely be moving towards tokenizing its economy to solve the alarming rate of corruption and unemployment in the country, following suggestions made by Bitange Ndemo, chairman of Kenya's Distributed Ledgers and Artificial Intelligence task force.
FedEx joins open-source blockchain project
Global shipping company FedEx has joined Hyperledger, an open-source blockchain venture that now has more than 270 members.
Aussie agency completes blockchain test, processes 30,000 transactions in 1 second
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) has successfully completed a test of its blockchain and the results are promising.
Malaysia wants to put major industries on blockchain
The Malaysian government is seeking to utilize blockchain to increase transparency, sustainability and logistical efficiency of its three largest industries—renewable energy, palm oil, and Islamic finance.
Walmart’s leafy greens will be tracked on blockchain by September 2019
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer both by revenue and employee count, has turned to blockchain technology for help in its battle with E.coli contamination scares.
Iceland moving away from crypto mining to ‘pure blockchain’ operations
Iceland is steadily shifting away from crypto mining and focusing its facilities on “pure blockchain” operations, according to industry insiders.
IBM files patent for blockchain-based drone fleet security
Tech giant IBM is seeking to patent a system that will utilize distributed ledger technology (DLT) to address security and privacy concerns following the increasing popularity and usage of drones—both commercially and for recreational purposes
Beware of ‘CoinGeeks’ site offering to host crypto mining rigs
A shady company going by the name of "Coingeeks" is offering crypto mining colocation services to miners around the world. Don't let the name fool you; the extra S is for 'scam.'
Bitfury debuts new ASIC chip for ‘heightened’ crypto mining
Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitfury Group has unveiled its latest crypto mining application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, the Bitfury Clarke.
Researchers discover new crypto malware-killing botnet
Known as Fbot, the botnet appears to be based on derivative software from Mirai, an application generally used in DDoS attacks. In this case, the botnet searches for cryptojacking malware before replacing its code, thereby neutering its bad effects.
Morocco to see 36MW wind-powered crypto mining farm in 2019
The Soluna.io project, which is being developed by Brookstone Partners out of New York, will involve the setting up of wind turbines that will generate electricity at the farm to facilitate crypto mining.
Why Satoshi’s original proof-of-work model works
A Medium post details the original proof-of-work (POW) concept that is an integral part of the cryptocurrency model. Many crypto opponents have deemed the POW concept as being wasteful, but author Dan Held is able to show the fallacy in their argument.
Indian gov’t websites ‘cryptojacked’ to mine cryptos
Security researchers have identified “hundreds of Indian sites,” including that of the director of municipal administration of Andhra Pradesh (AP), Tirupati Municipal Corporation and Macherla municipality, that have been infected by a cryptojacking malware.
LG testing blockchain-based payments for international travelers
LG Uplus is set to test a blockchain-based payment services solution that will be available to travelers visiting other countries. If the trials go well, the platform could be launched sometime during the first quarter of next year.