June 7, 2020

First Turkish-German Trade Finance Transaction on Distributed Ledger Technology

June 7, 2020 boss

A major Turkish bank completed the country’s first-ever international trade finance transaction based on distributed ledger technology, or DLT. This adds another milestone to the country’s increasing blockchain efforts. İşbank, the first Turkish bank to join R3’s Corda platform earlier this year, now became the first bank in Turkey to use blockchain technology on trade finance transactions, Cointelegraph Turkey reported on Jun. 5. Using Corda blockchain technology, İşbank and Commerzbank secured payments by digitally processing the related data transfer. The transaction took place on 27 May 2020 between İşbank, Şişecam,…

Bitcoin Hashrate Spikes to 120 Exahash: Difficulty Drops Allowing Miners to Rejoin the Competition

June 7, 2020 boss

The Bitcoin hashrate is up this weekend after the network experienced it’s fourth negative difficulty adjustment this year. The Bitcoin (BTC) protocol’s difficulty adjustment dropped over 9% on June 4, giving miners who shut off their machines a chance to join the competition once again. Moreover, Glassnode statistics show that blocks are being produced at a faster rate and at the highest levels since July 2019. According to the Bitcoin (BTC) research and analysis firm, Glassnode, blocks are being produced at a higher level than before and at a level…

40% of New Fintech Firms in Hong Kong Operate With Blockchain

June 7, 2020 boss

Blockchain firms are increasingly dominating Hong Kong’s financial technology sector, with 39% of new firms launching in the country’s fintech industry last year operating with distributed ledger technology, or DLT. According to Hong Kong’s Financial Services and Treasury Bureau, DLT represents an increasingly dominant share of the country’s new fintech firms year-over-year, up from 27% as of 2018. Blockchain drives big businesses in Hong Kong A June 1 report published by Hong Kong’s treasury department has provided a detailed snapshot of blockchain’s accelerating growth within the territory. Blockchain comprises the…

Four Major Industries Evolving Through Blockchain

June 7, 2020 boss

We live in a dynamic world, one that is constantly changing as a result of man’s ingenuity and advancements through technology. These changes are now accelerating exponentially since the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the explosion of disruptive technologies – AI, VR, IoT, and of course Blockchain. Of all the technologies recorded in recent times, blockchain technology seems to be changing the narrative for world industy, in ways that are worthy of exploration. The Beauty of Blockchain Technology Blockchain technology is a cryptographic technology that…

NFL QB Drew Brees Knew What He Was Saying – Don’t Let Him Off the Hook

June 7, 2020 boss

Drew Brees says he cannot support anyone who didn’t “respect the flag.” His comment triggered a firestorm of controversy. Brees’ apology is just as tone-deaf as the original statement. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is under fire. During an interview with Yahoo Finance, in which he was asked about players who kneel during the National Anthem in protest of police brutality and systemic racism, Brees made clear that he will “never respect anyone who disrespects the flag.” And while he subsequently apologized for his statements—and backtracked with the sickest…

Ellen DeGeneres Is an Anti-Feminist Egomaniac – And She Needs to Be Stopped

June 7, 2020 boss

We all know that Ellen’s antics have been coming to light over the past few weeks, but the clues have been there for a while. While most of her bad behavior happens behind the scenes, there have been some very ugly moments on her show, too. Ellen is all about viewing figures and isn’t as much of a saint as she looks. When it comes to being an egomaniac, she’s at the top of her game. Ellen DeGeneres is finally facing a barrage of criticism for her years of bad behavior…

Glee Always Had a Seedy Underbelly – Lea Michele Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

June 7, 2020 boss

Glee’s Lea Michele has been called out for her terrible behavior on set towards her cast members. While Michele’s history with her peers is certainly heinous and cruel, it’s just one part of Glee’s terrible past. Other cast members had darker secrets that were bubbling under the surface, and it’s time to look at the seedy underbelly of Glee. Never did I think I would be writing an article about the demonic inner workings of Fox’s hit show Glee. Out of all the TV series in the world, it seems…