In the smart home era, we need to take privacy protection into our own hands, says the co-founder of IoTeX. Privacy laws won’t help us.
Russia Seeks to Block ‘Darknet’ Technologies, Including Telegram’s Blockchain
A Russian government agency has requested contractor bids to find ways to block censorship-resistant internet tech, including one blockchain: Telegram’s.
75% of IoT Firms Want To Add Blockchain: Survey
A majority of those companies using Internet of Things technology has adopted, or is considering adopting, blockchain.
From Banking Giants to Tech Darlings, China Reveals Over 500 Enterprise Blockchain Projects
As President Xi called on China to seize blockchain opportunities, industry heavyweights are already leading hundreds of enterprise projects.
5 Top Car Makers Enter Field Trials for Automatic Blockchain Payments
Renault, BMW, General Motors, Honda and Ford are set to begin real-world testing of blockchain IDs for cars next month.
Bank of America Is Now Hiring in Blockchain, Not Just Filing Patents
Bank of America has begun hiring for blockchain positions, the first indicator that the bank plans to do much else with the tech besides filing patents.
Crypto-Powered IoT Networks Are on Their Way to Over 250 US Cities
Crypto-mining modems that Helium uses to connect IoT devices to the internet will soon be shipping across the U.S.
Germany Passes National Policy to Explore Blockchain But Limit Stablecoins
Germany’s cabinet has passed a national strategy for exploring blockchain tech, while limiting the threat of stablecoins like Facebook’s Libra.
No Humans Required: Commerzbank Develops Blockchain Payments for Automated Trucks
Commerzbank has developed a blockchain-based solution it says allows automated trucks to pay for power charging with no human involvement.
Napster Founder’s IoT Startup Is Adding Tokens With $15 Million Round Led by USV, Multicoin
Helium, an internet-of-things startup founded in 2013, is adding crypto tokens to its business model with the backing of two major funders.
The Startup Behind Ethereum’s Infamous DAO Has Been Acquired
Blockchains.com steps into the internet of things with the with the acquisition of slock.it
The Elk Is a Tiny Prototyping Board for Building Blockchain-Connected Devices
Elk aims to make it easy to connect hardware devices to blockchains and control electronic components or accept payments.
Moving Beyond ‘The Blockchain Is the App’
Blockchains are useless on their own. For decentralized computing to work, they must intersect with other solutions. writes Intel’s Mic Bowman.
Foam Turns to Token Grants to Build Out Decentralized Mapping Platform
Following a $16.5 million token sale, geolocation startup Foam may have found a token-curated registry model that works.
Bitcoin Startup Unveils ‘Thunder Bird’ Lightning Code for IoT Devices
Japanese startup Nayuta is releasing a lightning network implementation with a compelling new focus: bitcoin payments for the internet of things.
Jaguar Land Rover Plans to Give Drivers Crypto in Return for Their Data
Jaguar Land Rover is trialing tech that may soon let drivers earn rewards in the IOTA cryptocurrency for sharing data on road conditions.
GM, BMW Back Blockchain Data Sharing For Self-Driving Cars
General Motors will chair the next autonomous vehicle data markets working group, using blockchain to help share self-driving data.
IBM Blockchain Assists Groundwater Pilot in Drought-Prone California
IBM and two other organizations will marry blockchain and IoT to help manage groundwater usage in an “at-risk” Californian aquifer.
Adoption of Blockchain to Secure IoT Doubled in 2018, Says Gemalto
The use of blockchain technology to help secure internet of things data, services and devices doubled last year, Gemalto research suggests.
Telecom Giant China Mobile Is Developing a Blockchain Water Purifier
A water purifier launched by China Mobile is connected to the internet of things and will reward usage with crypto tokens.