by Awesome Author | Oct 14, 2018 | Blockchain
All public blockchains make use of blockchain confirmations. These are important since they can help you understand how confident you can be when making a transaction. When any transaction is first broadcast to the blockchain it starts with zero confirmations. This...
by Awesome Author | Oct 13, 2018 | Blockchain
Many enthusiasts immediately think of Switzerland when looking into crypto friendly locations. The tiny island nation of Singapore, however, is making its own moves up the ranks. Such an official ranking system doesn’t actually exist of course, but that hasn’t stopped...
by Awesome Author | Sep 30, 2018 | Blockchain, Investing
In this article, we look at the World Bank blockchain initiative and the rising popularity of blockchain bonds. Even though this is a relatively new concept, banks and governments of all sizes are beginning to issue blockchain-based bonds and minibonds. Let’s examine...
by Awesome Author | Sep 30, 2018 | United States Politics
There are still people out there that believe that bitcoin transactions are anonymous. However, the Bitcoin blockchain can be used to trace cryptocurrency transactions to specific actors and money laundering networks. Last month’s indictment against the 12 suspected...
by Awesome Author | Sep 15, 2018 | Blockchain, Social Issues
Blockchain may not be a panacea to all the world’s problems but there are many areas where it shows potential. Perhaps one of the most important is human rights. According to a 2014 report by Freedom House, only 40 percent of the world live in “free” countries. These...
