Press Releases 19 April 2019

Bitcoin SV (BSV): scaling at record levels, with more to come

The goal of Bitcoin SV ecosystem for bigger blocks is on track with block cap raises to 2GB, proving the naysayers wrong with BSV technical advancements.

Press Releases 19 April 2019

比特币SV（BSV）：以创纪录的水平扩容，并将保持继续

有些人认为，比特币上是不可能有大型区块的，然而比特币SV（BSV）已证实了这种观点是错误的。许多人对BSV技术有所畏惧就是因为它优于其他加密货币，所以他们试图通过个人观点出发的商业决策来干扰这个宏大的使命，但BSV现在正用先进的技术证明反对者的谬论：就在七月，BSV会将其区块上限提升至2GB（即2000兆字节！）。 身为nChain工程总监同时兼任比特币SV节点团队技术总监的史蒂夫•施德斯（Steve ...

Tech 18 April 2019

Pakistan eyes blockchain for digitalization of government processes

A meeting chaired by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan discussed ways in which technologies such as blockchain could be used to ensure efficiency of government processes.

Tech 18 April 2019

Accenture, Generali taps blockchain for employee benefits

Global management consulting firm Accenture has teamed up with Generali Employee Benefits to develop what they referred to as a unique employee benefits system powered by blockchain.

Business 18 April 2019

Lack of standard terms hindering crypto adoption, study finds

Clear definition of different terms is one factor that will enable regulators to create policies in crypto space, according to Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance.

Interviews 18 April 2019

Helping blockchain businesses to grow up

In this week’s CoinGeek Conversations podcast, State Zero Labs co-founder Tazz Gault emphasises the importance of mentorship for a blockchain business.

Business 17 April 2019

Sirin Labs lays off quarter of workforce

Sirin hasn’t been able to make the sales they thought they would with the down market, and now staff are paying the price.

Business 17 April 2019

Forbes lists top companies exploring blockchain technology

Forbes has put together another big important list, this time covering the top companies researching blockchain technology.

Tech 17 April 2019

Korea’s largest telecom launches a 5G-based blockchain platform

Korea’s KT telecom provider will be launching a new 5G network with underlying blockchain technology for security.

Interviews 17 April 2019

Umnai’s Angelo Dalli: Blockchain, AI will bring transparency to art world

Artificial Intelligence is starting to paint works for art, and blockchain will transform how it can be priced and sold.

Business 17 April 2019

Blockchain startup files with SEC for treasury bond-backed stablecoin

Digital asset manager Arca filed a prospectus with the SEC, covering a fund with tokenized shares, to be made available to investors through a public listing.

Tech 16 April 2019

PSU researcher fights counterfeit pharmaceuticals with blockchain

In the never ending fight against counterfeit goods, a duo of programmers at Portland State University are turning to blockchain technology.