Let’s take a closer look at the core concepts underlying zero-knowledge proofs. Notable use cases Over the last two to three years, a number of platforms have adopted zero-knowledge proofs in order to bolster their native security/privacy capabilities. ZoKrates is a digital toolbox that can be used by skilled developers to devise and verify zero-knowledge…
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China’s Zhejiang province processed $5.9 million via a blockchain medical billing platform using Ant Financial’s blockchain tech. China’s Zhejiang province has processed nearly $6 million via a blockchain medical billing platform using Ant Financial’s blockchain technology, Chinese publication QNSB reports on Nov. 18. Successfully piloted in 2018, the blockchain-enabled platform allows citizens to make doctor’s…
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German airline Hahn Air claims to be the first airline company to issue tickets on a blockchain, through a partnership with Winding Tree. German airline Hahn Air claims to be the first airline company to issue tickets on a blockchain, the firm announced in a press release on Nov. 18. The ticket sale using blockchain…
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Nigerian fintech Opay — founded by pro-crypto Opera browser — has sealed $120 million in a series B round from Chinese investors. Lagos-headquartered fintech Opay has sealed $120 million in a series B financing round from a host of high-profile Chinese investors. Founded in 2018 by web browser developer Opera, OPay — which focuses on…
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China’s People’s Liberation Army could implement a blockchain rewards system to manage personnel data and incentivize its workforce. China’s military could implement a blockchain rewards system to manage personnel data and incentivize its workforce, the Global Times reported on Nov. 18. Citing a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Daily report, the Global Times underscores that the…
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With the U.S. and China at ends, India clamping down on Bitcoin, and the U.K. pursuing Brexit, how will the crypto market influence geopolitics? The world is a constantly changing place — and from an economic standpoint, things are dramatically shifting, too. Two major superpowers, the United States and China, are embroiled in a dramatic…
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Ethereum and Bitcoin did not have to comply with regulation, admitted Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, new projects should. Ethereum and Bitcoin (BTC) did not have to comply with regulation, admitted Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin in an interview with industry news outlet Forkast published on Nov. 18. During the interview — which took place at the…
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Flying under the radar, Turkey is becoming one of the leading adopters of crypto in the world. When thinking of countries that are ahead of the curve in crypto adoption, Turkey might not be the first place that springs to mind. However, Statistica’s Global Consumer Survey for 2019 shows that a fifth Turkish residents are…
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All the latest from BlockShow Asia 2019, including mixed messages on crypto regulation and hard truths about token prices. Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — a week…
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Cryptocurrency platform Celsius Network announced that it reached $4.25 billion in total crypto loan origination. Cryptocurrency platform Celsius Network announced that it reached $4.25 billion in total crypto loan origination as of Nov. 12 in a press release shared with Cointelegraph. Celsius reached $4.25 billion of cryptocurrency loans since the start of its activity in…
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