Climate change scientists have expressed alarm over the Bitcoin’s carbon footprint, and its future potential impact on global warming, according to a recent report published on Nature.com. The report infers

Firstly, what in the world is scalability? It refers to the limits on the number of transactions the bitcoin network can process. Records (known as blocks) in the bitcoin blockchain are limited in size

On Monday 25th October, Hysoop Company (AQOOM Q&A platform) and LibertaFNC (Marketing and Consulting for blockchain companies) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, signalling the start of a partnership

Blockchain technology is to assist in the development of Haiti’s agribusiness sector! The Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) will utilise the tech in three avenues: the development of the financial market,

As a Trinidadian national now living in South Korea, and learning about blockchain through my job, I keep thinking that this technology can be quite useful in my Caribbean region. Why? Isn’t the Caribbean

For years, cryptocurrency has been linked with money laundering, with some alluding to cryptocoins being the preferred currency of narco and war lords. However, Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange,

Shipping was the first avenue that allowed man to explore his world. This exploration opened up trading, and over the centuries while air and space travel took off, shipping continues to be a main means

In a continent known for its issues with ethically sourced minerals, the Rwandan government has started the world’s first blockchain initiative to track tantalum from the ground to refinery. This is part

Last week we published an article on Bitcoin’s trading volume reaching new highs amidst the massive fall in the Bolivar’s value. This week, Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, stated that there will

Supply chains have been one of the most sought after areas for blockchain developers and enthusiasts to delve into, as the current system is plagued by a variety of problems, from antiquated record keeping

G4S, formerly Group 4 Securicor, has created a new service for protecting cryptocurrency assets, the firm announced in an official press release Thursday, Oct. 18. The report has touted the service as

The medical field is data-rich. From patients’ personal records to research on various diseases, the medical sector contains volumes of data both on paper and digitally. However, there are problems attached

What if there was a platform that does not allow for changes to be made to one’s information, once entered, verified and uploaded? This would mean greater online security as personal financial, educational,

Para village, Rajasthan is among the first few states in India that has become almost completely online for the transfer of social security benefits to the poor by linking them with the Aadhaar card and

The plight of refugees from Syria, Yemen and certain African countries has been in the spotlight since 2015. As thousands flow into Europe and neighbouring Arab countries like Jordan, the issues of

South Korea is a growing example of a country that is rapidly embracing the blockchain/cryptocurrency industry. The government has committed a $100 million fund to develop Seoul as a centre for blockchain

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games could hold special significance for crypto enthusiasts as it would be the first time cryptocurrency would be officially adopted for use during the Games. The idea of adopting

What if there was a way to ensure academic records can be verified for authenticity on anyone, anywhere globally? Time and again reports of persons who falsified academic records to obtain top paying jobs

As a devoted student to the field of International Relations, the understanding that the world governing system is in an anarchic state becomes clearer the more I watch the news. That is not to say that