Ethereum firm ConsenSys has designed a tool to combat crypto-related fraud and illicit activity. Key Takeaways ConsenSys’ new compliance service allows users to detect and trace illicit cryptocurrency transactions. Unlike competing services,…
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Who’s Afraid of Ethereum? The Top 12 Smart Contract Platforms
As Ethereum 2.0 continues to be delayed, competing smart contract platforms have emerged to try and compete. These are Crypto Briefing’s top 12 competitors to Ethereum. Key Takeaways Smart contracts allow for…
How Blockchain Anchors the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The term “fourth industrial revolution” was first used by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in 2016. It represents a new era of technology and industry in our global society characterized by a…
National Bank of Canada Pilots Blockchain-Based Trade Contracts Tool
The National Bank of Canada is pushing forward with its goal to use blockchain in its trade finance services to improve processing times, reduce risk, and improve business relationships. A recent pilot…
Air Canada Partners with Winding Tree Blockchain Air Travel Marketplace
Air Canada recently followed Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, and others to partner with blockchain startup Winding Tree and join its blockchain-based air travel marketplace. Air Canada is set to join a decentralized,…
Canada Border Services to Pilot Blockchain Shipment Tracking Solution
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will pilot the TradeLens blockchain-enabled solution to track the flow of travellers and trade across the Canadian Border. The CBSA deals with over 58,000 commercial release…
Ethereum 2.0 On The Way
At Devcon 4, Ethereum revealed its plans to achieve Ethereum 2.0, an essential evolution if the blockchain is going to maintain its lead in the space. Devcon is the annual Ethereum conference…
Interoperability Key in Blockchain Roadmaps for 2019
Next year could be another exciting one for blockchain as many projects mature and focus on interoperability. In 2019, the technology under development may see implementation across business and consumer technology stacks….
Four Ways to Use Blockchain in Your Everyday Life
For many, the first interaction with blockchain technology is an investment in cryptocurrency. While that may be the first use case, it’s far from the only one; blockchain technology is starting moving…
Ethereum Co-Creator Vitalik Buterin Receives Honorary PhD
The Swiss University of Basel has awarded Vitalik Buterin with an honorary doctorate for his contributions to and innovations in the blockchain technology ecosystem. Buterin, who was born in Russia before moving…