Bitcoin value benefits from corona virus: highest value in months
Over ten thousand dollars per Bitcoin was the cryptocurrency exchange rate last weekend. Today, the rate dropped slightly to 9857 dollars per Bitcoin, but on Sunday, the crypto currency reached its highest rate since September 2019. All thanks to the corona virus in China.
Due to the corona viru... Read more
Cisco gets patent for blockchain security in 5G networks
A new Cisco patent describes how blockchain can be used to secure 5G networks. Last year, the company filed a patent application for the platform in question. The blockchain platform could be directly integrated into wireless networks.
The blockchain platform is intended to manage sessions betwe... Read more
Blockchain-based encryption makes password cracking virtually impossible
The non-profit Tide Foundation states that it has created blockchain-based encryption, which is virtually impossible to crack. The encryption method is part of an open source framework to protect personally identifiable information.
For the approach, the organization uses a technique called splinter... Read more
Binance introduces new developer platform for blockchain innovation
Binance, one of the largest crypto-currency exchanges in the world, launches a new developer platform. The platform should lead to new blockchain innovations, preferably focusing on already existing Binance platforms.
The new developer platform will be called Binance X. This will include a hub where... Read more
Fujitsu deploys blockchain against fraud
Fujitsu is going to use blockchain technology in two apps. DocumentFlow makes it possible to track and check documents in order to prevent fraud. With InvoiceFlow companies can prevent incidents with orders and invoices, including invoice fraud.
Fujitsu DocumentFlow is a blockchain-based applicat... Read more
Workday is going to use blockchain for checking and identity data
Workday has announced that it has taken over Trusted Key. This startup can be seen as a provider of digital identity solutions, to create secure digital control of identity data with the support of blockchain.
In a blog post from July, Workday states that the new platform makes services safer an... Read more
Oracle sues startup CryptoOracle for trademark infringement
CryptoOracle, a blockchain-based investment start-up from New York, has been indicted by software giant Oracle for using the brand name. Oracle requires the startup to use a different name.
Oracle's complaint boils down to the fact that the startup deliberately chose the brand name CryptoOracle. ... Read more
Fujitsu develops blockchain-based digital identity for users
Fujitsu Laboratories has announced that it is working on the development of a technology for the exchange of digital identities. The system uses blockchain, and must prove the user's reputation and improve confidence in validating a user.
With the new technology, according to Fujitsu, it is possible... Read more
Facebook introduces cryptomunt Libra
With Libra, Facebook is introducing a crypto currency that will bring financial capabilities to the whole world, including people in Third World countries who currently do not have access to financial services.
With Libra, Facebook thinks it holds the key to a usable digital currency. The social ne... Read more
IBM is working with partners on blockchain for pharmaceutical supply chain
IBM has announced that it is working with KPMG, Merk and Walmart to create a blockchain pilot for the supply chain for medicines. The four companies want to work together to create a solution to follow certain medications as they move through the supply chain.
IBM is the technology partner in this c... Read more