In our “Blockchain” section, we explore the technology behind cryptocurrencies and decentralized systems. Here you will find explanations of how blockchain works, its real-world applications, and the latest developments in distributed ledger technologies. Read the “Blockchain” section on ForkNews to understand how blockchain is transforming digital infrastructure and finance.
Electronics corporation IBM announced that it has signed a partnership with environmental fintech startup Veridium Labs to issue a cryptocurrency token on the Stellar blockchain. The initiative, unveiled Tuesday, will tokenize carbon credits, allowing polluting companies to offset environmental damage.
Cloud computing services company Amazon Web Services, in collaboration with blockchain project incubator Consensys, will launch a new platform, Kaleido, on which businesses can build their own blockchain applications.
Cryptocurrency conference Consensus 2018 is one of the largest crypto events of the year. Its influence on the crypto market and the degree of confidence in it can be compared to the G8 Summit, but in the crypto world.
“Decentralized identification for a decentralized world”, under this slogan the presentation of a new authentication system will take place. On the morning of May 16, Microsoft will tell you the details of using the bitcoin blockchain for a personal identification system.
The German bank Bitbond, founded in 2013 by Radoslav Albrecht, prefers to use blockchain for international payments instead of the SWIFT banking messaging system.
A DOJ representative will help track suspicious transactions to help fight crime. He will serve as project manager for Crystal's Bitcoin blockchain project.
Facebook has begun exploring the benefits of blockchain technology. The new team has a specific task to find ways to integrate a distributed registry within a social network.
China's Ministry of Public Security has developed a blockchain system that will help securely store evidence collected during police investigations.
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