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The Congressional Research Service has released a report that examines, among other things, the potential advantages and disadvantages of pursuing blockchain-based solutions for the energy sector.The Congressional Research Service released their findings in a report on Aug. 9, entitled “Bitcoin, Blockchain, and the Energy Sector.”In its report, the research group noted that launching a blockchain…

The Ethereum network is  losing ground as developers switch to other projects, various experts told Bloomberg on March 28.Ethereum, which debuted in 2015, initially provided a platform on which developers could build decentralized apps (DApps), conduct initial coin offerings (ICOs) and write smart contracts. Many saw it as being the successor to Bitcoin (BTC).According to…

The number of crypto ATMs across the globe has grown to over 7,000, with machines in 75 countries.At press time, CoinATMRadar listed 7,014 cryptocurrency ATMs in existence. This number also includes machines hosting digital currencies other than Bitcoin (BTC), including assets such as Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ether (ETH), Dash (DASH) and Litecoin (LTC).Crypto ATMs have…

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Unstoppable Domains, a tech firm backed by prominent blockchain supporter Tim Draper, is rolling out a blockchain-based browser set to provide users with access to the decentralized web.Per a Feb. 18 announcement, Unstoppable Blockchain Browser is designed to simplify access to the decentralized web, also known as web 3.0. This kind of the Internet enables…

Major Japanese financial firm Nomura has today announced a new blockchain token service to buy and trade food dishes at an up-market Italian restaurant. 58 Total views 1 Total shares Japan’s largest financial brokerage Nomura Holdings Inc. has launched a subscription service offering customers the opportunity to purchase and trade food dishes at a high-end…

As Lightning Labs continues to expand the Lightning Network’s capabilities, another major exchange announces its plans to integrate. 996 Total views 9 Total shares Global cryptocurrency exchange OKEx is moving to cheaper and faster Bitcoin (BTC) transactions with its upcoming Lightning Network integration.According to a Feb. 2 announcement, OKEx’s Bitcoin Lightning Network will be integrated…

The leading Japanese bank plans on establishing a crypto subsidiary outside of Japan and will acquire about 100 personnel to work in the digital asset space. 559 Total views 29 Total shares The largest investment bank in Japan, Nomura, is set to establish a new subsidiary company to help institutional clients invest in cryptocurrency and…

Blockchain helps the other kind of mining. 2668 Total views 19 Total shares Mining firm Vale and its partners completed its first iron sale over blockchain.According to a statement on its website, Vale sold 176,000 tons of iron ore to Nanjing Iron & Steel, sending the material from Malaysia to China.Vale and its partners used…