Is this new DeFi trend here to stay? The DeFi frenzy has been making the headlines in the last few months, as crypto exchanges rush to list popular tokens within the decentralized finance sphere. However, another concept called “Elastic Finance” has emerged, which could be the next generation of financial platforms that can use unique…
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The group also wants more research and academic studies into the technology. A new group seeking to promote research and support blockchain firms has been formed. The Ticino Blockchain Technologies Association was launched with the participation of the University of Southern Switzerland, also known as the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI), and the University of…
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More testing for their mainnet. Filecoin has invited all miners around the world to participate in the second phase of its contest Space Race, which aims to help prepare its mainnet. Filecoin explained in a post that it decided to conduct Space Race 2 after the large participation of miners in the first Space Race,…
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Too many make strong claims without evidence. Emin Gün Sirer, founder and CEO of the blockchain protocol, Avalanche, took to Twitter to explain why he considers that many blockchain projects keep applying dubious strategies in the industry. Sirer considers that some projects are based on “lots of hype, lots of technical-sounding claims,” partnership with companies…
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The platform hopes to help in meeting AML standards. Blockchain company AnChain.AI and decentralized finance and technology provider Bluehelix plan to launch solutions addressing compliance within blockchain networks. According to reports, the two companies will roll out its Blockchain Ecosystem Intelligence, or BEI, risk engine solution. BEI is based on an API and will offer…
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Don’t be surprised when you see more blockchain in gaming. Esports organization OG has partnered with a blockchain-based gaming technology company DMScript. According to The Esports Observer, the OG Esport team – CS: GO – will promote DMScript products to its fanbase by wearing clothes that display the company’s logo during participation in electronic sports…
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Check out this week’s Bad Crypto podcast. It’s been a tough week for Bitcoin. The price has fallen more than 8 percent and dipped below $10,000 on three consecutive days. Analyst Willy Woo, though, thinks it’s all looking good. He believes that on-chain indicators, such as the NVT ratio, suggest a bullish outlook, while Su…
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No, the blockchain is not in your car. Luxury carmaker Groupe Renault tested its blockchain project aimed to ease compliance certification of vehicle components. The project, Extended Compliance End-to-End Distributed, or better known as XCEED, grew out of Renault’s partnership with other companies to develop a blockchain supply-chain solution by sharing data. It’s built on…
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Blockchain for doing good. Malaysia-based company IBF Net said it is seeking to implement blockchain technology in Islamic charities. According to a press release on its blog, blockchain technology will enhance the confidence of existing donors. It will also encourage new donors to give their zakat, a payment made under Islamic law for charitable giving,…
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That’s a lot of whiskey gingers. A fund launched in March with the aim of tokenizing up to $20 million worth of whiskey has announced its first successful investment round and the purchase of its first tranche of Kentucky bourbon. Wave Financial Group announced Sept. 11 that its Kentucky Whiskey 2020 Digital Fund had bought…
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