The narrative about data as gold has gained more strength after a recently-revealed coronavirus research scandal rocked the medical and scientific research and development community. For the 21st Century Enterprise, data is the most significant intangible asset, powering new technologies and an ecosystem of third-parties providing everything-as-a-service. But these approaches are only as strong as […]
In a matter of weeks, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted global thinking on blockchain in education. No public gatherings over a certain number of people, social distancing and self-isolation, has suspended attendance at schools and universities. There are offers for blockchain-based education but not everyone is prepared for it. The OECD estimated that on March […]
Burning Man in Nevada has now become one of the significant gatherings for crypto enthusiasts, offering a number of seminars and talks. Started on August 25, the 2019 edition will last until September 2, in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, a temporary city approximately 100 miles (160 km) north-northeast of Reno, with this offer: Burning […]
MouseBelt, a venture capital-backed blockchain accelerator firm, will sponsor blockchain programs of study at three California universities. This follows its successful curation of blockchain courses at Cambridge, Oxford, and Harvard. The three institutions are UC Santa Barabara, UC Los Angeles, and UC Davis. The firm is expected to propel blockchain educational expertise at these institutions. […]
Blockchain helps the African continent face tough challenges in meeting UNESCO goals, with obstacles ranging from lack of access to current educational materials to the absence of high-quality teachers. Every day in communities, people grow tomatoes, have their hair done and buy bread. When national currencies are in scarce supply, the exchange of these goods […]
Curtin University in Western Australia has recently announced a new program for higher education, focusing mainly on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. To support the program financially, the university is accepts funding only in Bitcoin or Ethereum. According to a representative of the university, accepting funds only in the form of cryptocurrency is an excellent way […]
A new technology empowered by AI called “Fake Text” invokes fear and danger by generating highly detailed cybertexts as if it was written by human hands. This intuitive AI was launched by the leading research lab OpenAI. The policy director Jake Clark also mentioned that Fake Text will significantly contribute to distributing fake news that […]
Indian crypto enthusiasts raised a challenge when a recent issue was revealed about a bill which concerns banning the cryptocurrencies in terms of trading and using it. The contents of the bill are yet to be made as official but the “infraction of certain terms” may involve up to ten (10) years of imprisonment. As […]
Vienna Token is an incentive blockchain system that has been put into play for improving the ecological status of the city. By optimizing it into an app, participants can earn credit points and trade while distributing data for the advancement of the study. Before the end of 2018, Vienna has been taking great leaps towards […]
It hasn’t been long since Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), the main financial hub based in Kazakhstan, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Fidor Solutions, a digital-only company based in Germany. The agreement aims to cement and encourage the progression of fintech programs in Kazakhstan. Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) acting CEO, Mukhtar Bubeyev, […]
