Property is the world’s single largest store of wealth, and if the cryptocurrency and blockchain world is seeking an express route to mass adoption, it could do worse than partnering with the real estate industry. According to a September 2021 report by Savills World Research, the estimated value of all the world’s real estate stands … Read more
As the blockchain space becomes more extensive, cybersecurity becomes a more crucial requirement for many. Because of this, PolySwarm CEO Steve Bassi argued that there is a need to leverage blockchain for cybersecurity. Bassi told Cointelegraph that while the awareness of blockchain technology and security is on the rise, the use of blockchain within cybersecurity is … Read more
Blockchain-based technologies, as expressed by cryptocurrencies and other forms of digital assets like non-fungible tokens (NFTs), are beginning to make their presence felt in many different industries. While appearing little different on the surface from other types of digital money, the excitement crypto and NFTs have generated centres around their enabling features in digital transactions, … Read more
Both the ongoing downturn across cryptocurrency markets, and Ethereum’s upcoming merge were under the spotlight on the second day of ETH Community Conference. The wider Ethereum community descended on Paris for the largest annual European Ethereum event, with key roleplayers, companies and individuals taking part. Related: Will Ethereum Merge hopium continue, or is it a bull … Read more
A blockchain can be seen as a distributed database whose information is stored across every node running the network. Because the database is distributed among those running the network, it guarantees data stored within it is accurate and securely stored. As the name implies, blockchains store their data into blocks that are added to the … Read more
The traditional model of communication networks is based on a centralized infrastructure where a single entity controls the entire network. This approach has several disadvantages, including vulnerabilities to attacks and information censorship. From a business standpoint, most enterprises rely on external entities for their communication infrastructure because of high construction and maintenance costs. However, this … Read more
Christie’s, the auction house known for its sales of art and luxury items, has launched an investment fund to support emerging companies with technology enabling “seamless consumption of art.” In a Monday announcement, the auction company said the fund, Christie’s Ventures, will financially support firms in Web3, “art-related financial products and solutions,” and technology related … Read more
Cointelegraph Research brings an analysis of all the deals and trends from venture capital (VC) in the blockchain industry during the second quarter of 2022. When looking at the aggregate total amount invested into the crypto industry in the second quarter, it will tell one story. However, a deeper dive into the data tells another … Read more
As one of the most populated continents in the world, Africa continues to be an important target for blockchain proponents, as adoption in the region could have a significant impact on the broader crypto economy. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Allen Wei, the CEO of crypto exchange LBank, explained that blockchain can have a significant … Read more
While the critics cast doubts on some of blockchain’s use cases during the crypto winter, one of the most prominent community figures laid out some points that cement blockchain’s position as a disruptive technology. On Twitter, FTX crypto exchange CEO Sam Bankman-Fried highlighted use cases for blockchain and explained how some industries could benefit from … Read more