Category: Blockchain

Spirit Blockchain Capital to List on CSE in September

British Columbia, Canada-based Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (Spirit), which focuses on blockchain and digital assets, announced that it has received listing approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”). The company expects to begin trading shares of its common stock on the Canadian Securities Exchange in September. The exact time is still waiting for the exciting news from CSE. The listing will raise funds for Spirit to expand partnerships with other prominent players, such as streaming and royalty deals with North American bitcoin miners while expanding operations. The company’s strategy is…

MasterCard Aims to Unlock Full Potential of Blockchain Technology – Blockchain News, Opinion, TV and Jobs

By Marcus Sotiriou, Analyst at the publicly listed digital asset broker GlobalBlock (TSXV:BLOK).  Whilst Bitcoin lacks volatility so far this week, remaining around $21,300, institutional interest is ‘massive’ according to BitStamp. In an interview published on Monday, Bitstamp’s global CEO, Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux, said “Many institutional companies are looking to make their first move into crypto,” whilst referring to their own institutional clients. The CEO also commented on regulation, claiming, “Most regions and countries are looking into regulating crypto. The key risk here is around ensuring regulations are smart and they foster a level…

India To Increase Web3 Adoption Via Blockchain Forum

As preference and use for cryptocurrency and blockchain increases, several countries are devising numeral measures to fit into the industry. As a result, diverse regulatory approaches have been leased into the crypto industry for different jurisdictions. While some take a strict position resulting in a complete ban of crypto assets in their region, others are still skeptical and reluctant to step into the crypto space. Hence, there are places where cryptocurrency has a partial ban on its use and application. India has not fared quite well in the crypto space.…

Blockchain.com Signs Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott as Brand Ambassador

Cryptocurrency exchange Blockchain.com has announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott of the National Football League (NFL). Rayne Dakota Prescott (born July 29, 1993) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). Based on this partnership, Dak Prescott will serve as Blockchain.com’s brand ambassador under sponsorship with “America’s Team”. Blockchain.com and Dak Prescott will collaborate to enhance the fan experience and brand image through a series of events. Such activities include Dak’s appearance on TV,…

64% of US blockchain-versed parents want crypto taught in schools: Survey

Over two-thirds of U.S. parents and college graduates with an understanding or involvement in crypto believe that crypto should be taught in schools in order for students to “learn about the future of our economy,” a new study has found.  In a newly released survey from the online educational platform Study.com, the firm found that 64% of the parents 67% of the college graduates surveyed believed that cryptocurrencies should be part of mandatory education.  Source: 2022 Study.com Survey Both groups had a slightly different view when it came to the…

Facebook and Twitter will soon be obsolete thanks to blockchain technology

Today’s social media landscape is dominated by Web2 corporations — mostly Meta (Facebook) and Twitter. The companies collect data from billions of users and collect billions of dollars in revenue from user-generated content. While it’s great for the corporations and their shareholders, it comes at a cost for average users and professional content creators. But in the near future, decentralized social media — or Web3 — is likely to end that old model by giving power back to users. No more evicting unruly users Because platforms such as Facebook, Instagram…

Tencent receives patent for blockchain-based missing persons poster

According to local news outlet 36kr.com, Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent recently received a novel patent for a blockchain-based missing persons poster. The patent took nearly three years to be awarded from the date of its first submission in December 2019. The paten consists of a data generation request upon user submission that a person has gone missing. The proposal is then unveiled publicly on the blockchain for verification. Once a consensus has been reached regarding the request, it is then stored in the public ledger and forwarded to nodes for…

Tencent Receives Patent for Tracing Missing Individuals by Using Blockchain Technology

Chinese tech giant Tencent, the owner of the Chinese instant messaging platform WeChat, has revealed that it has been granted a patent for using blockchain technology for person-seeking notices, according to local media outlets. The purpose of developing tracing missing individuals is to facilitate the search for missing persons’ efficiency and improve the traceability of data. According to the company, it has taken more than three years for the patent application to be approved since it was first filed in December 2019. The patent indicates that blockchain technology will be…