At least five cryptocurrencies have recently been hit with a 51% attack, a vulnerability users used to scoff at.
<h1>Dell EMC Collaborates With SAP And Camelot ITLab To Offer Solutions For Data Security</h1>
Dell EMC, SAP, and Camelot ITLab are combining their powers to increase the security of data stored on a blockchain.
<h1>South African Reserve Bank Publishes DLT Results From Project Khokha</h1>
South Africa’s central bank has published the findings of a 14-week distributed ledger project that simulated interbank transfers between itself and the commercial banking community within South Africa.
<h1>NTIA Seeks Blockchain Expertise From US Entrepreneurs</h1>
The US government agency responsible for oversight of the telecommunications industry has put out a call for all “interested stakeholders” to submit ideas for improving the industry through digital advancements.
<h1>Chinese Media On Blockchain: ‘Second Phase Of The Internet’ Will Be ‘10X More Valuable’</h1>
An international panel of experts recently addressed audiences of China Central Television in an educational segment aimed at explaining the benefits and drawbacks of blockchain technology.
<h1>It’s A Bird! It’s A Plane! No, It’s Baidu’s Super Chain!</h1>
Super Chain intends to battle the evils of cryptocurrency mining energy consumption.
How to Watch the EOS Blockchain Launch
CoinDesk gives our best guess of how the distributed launch of the much-anticipated EOS software can be expected to unfold.
<h1>Indian Telecom Authority Seeks Blockchain Technology To Thwart Unsolicited Telemarketers</h1>
The Indian telecom watchdog has issued a draft of rules intended to combat unsolicited calls and messages.
<h1>President Xi Jinping Highlights Blockchain In Speech To Chinese Academy Of Sciences</h1>
While describing a “new round of scientific and technological revolutions,” Chinese President Xi Jinping noted the importance of blockchain technology in a speech delivered to scientists and engineers earlier this week.
Startup Behind Zk-Starks Breakthrough to Seek Cryptocurrencies As Customers
Lead scientists behind privacy tech zk-starks have started a business providing the solution to blockchains in exchange for tokens.
<h1>Researchers Unveil Proposal To Beef Up State Channel Tech</h1>
Researchers argue that a new protocol could address a vulnerability in state channels. Their work could ultimately have implications on blockchain scaling.
<h1>Norfolk Southern Gets On The Right Side Of The Blockchain Tracks</h1>
One of the largest shipping and logistics companies in the United States has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance to help define the future role of blockchain technology in the field of travel and logistics.
<h1>Chinese Government Agency Partners With Tencent To Create ‘Intelligent Tax’ Lab</h1>
The Shenzhen branch of the Chinese tax administration has partnered with Tencent to develop blockchain solutions to a sticky tax problem.
<h1>Spanish Central Bank Governor Perceives Cryptocurrency Risks, Distributed Ledger Technology Potential</h1>
Cryptocurrencies may present more risks than benefits, according to the governor of the Spanish central bank. However, Governor Linde also believes that distributed ledger technology offers the potential for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
<h1>Bank Of America Issued US Patent For Blockchain Security Regulated By Time, Tagging, And Tokens</h1>
Bank of America has been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office for a system that uses time and native security tokens to control access and security for subcomponents of blockchains.
<h1>IBM Announces Creation Of 1,800 New Jobs At European Tech Summit</h1>
IBM plans to hire for positions in AI, IoT, cloud computing, and blockchain. France is ready to welcome the new jobs.
<h1>Taiwanese Parliament Forms Coalition For Blockchain</h1>
Lawmakers in Taiwan have formed a coalition to drive the growth of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency on a national level.
<h1>Europe’s Data Privacy Law Prompts Parity To Ditch KYC Service</h1>
Parity, a blockchain company that pursues solutions related to the Ethereum network, will abandon an identity verification service that it launched last year ahead of the implementation of Europe’s GDPR privacy law.
<h1>Bitmain Considers Artificial Intelligence Alternative For Cryptocurrency-Focused ASIC Business</h1>
“We have to be prepared,” said Bitmain’s CEO, who worries about the Chinese government prohibiting cryptocurrency mining. His chip development company is readying itself for a second act: artificial intelligence.
<h1>Bitmain Considers Artificial Intelligence Alternative For Cryptocurrency-Focused ASIC Business</h1>
“We have to be prepared,” said Bitmain’s CEO, who worries about the Chinese government prohibiting cryptocurrency mining. His chip development company is readying itself for a second act: artificial intelligence.