Blockchain is a system for storing information in such a way that it is difficult or impossible to edit, hack, or trick the system. A blockchain is essentially a digital ledger of transactions that is replicated and distributed across the blockchain’s complete network of computer systems.
California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has partnered with the Avalanche blockchain and crypto infrastructure firm Oxhead Alpha to modernize the vehicle title transfer process. In a joint statement, the DMV and Avalanche highlighted that this blockchain integration will transform a traditionally two-week title transfer process into a matter of ...
The African blockchain sector experienced a significant downturn in venture funding during the first half of 2024, according to a recent report from Swiss blockchain venture capital firm CV VC. The report revealed a 74% decline in funding compared to the same period last year, with African blockchain startups raising ...
The Nigerian government has unveiled plans to establish research centres dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technology technologies. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, represented by NITDA's Director of Corporate Planning and Strategy, Aristotle Onumo, announced this initiative during the ...
Aptos Foundation has announced a new initiative in collaboration with Alibaba Cloud to promote smart contract programming languages in Japan, signalling an increased focus on the Asia-Pacific region. The partnership, revealed in a blog post by the Foundation on June 28, aims to strengthen Japan's blockchain ecosystem and improve regional ...
The Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN) has raised alarm over the ongoing turmoil in the country's blockchain sector, particularly highlighting the protracted legal dispute with Binance. In a statement signed by Chairman Lucky Uwakwe Arisukwu, BICCoN warned that the prolonged conflict threatens to damage Nigeria's nascent blockchain industry. ...
Taiwanese higher institution National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT) has partnered with cryptocurrency firm Tether to enhance blockchain and digital asset education through its "Blockchain & Digital Asset" program. The program, initially launched in NTUT's College of Management, has quickly become one of the most sought-after offerings in the Information ...
Ripple has introduced a new fund targeting Japan and Korea to foster innovation on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in another move to further its expansion plans in the Asia-Pacific region. The XRPL is Ripple's flagship product. It is a public, open-source blockchain designed for corporate use and to facilitate real-time, ...
The Ethereum blockchain, famous for its staggering daily transaction volume dollars, also holds a treasure trove of undeletable on-chain messages, revealing a mix of heartfelt pleas and life stories from individuals pleading with hackers to return stolen funds to hopeless romantics begging their ex-lovers for another chance. "It's a fascinatingly ...
Nigeria's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced that it would restructure the country's National Blockchain Policy Steering Committee (NBP-SC). According to a report from local media outlet Punch, Kashifu Inuwa, NITDA's Director-General, represented by Oladejo Olawunmi, the Director of IT Infrastructure Solutions, made this announcement at a three-day ...
A NFT version of a soccer game based on the Japanese manga and anime series "Captain Tsubasa" has been launched officially on the Oasys blockchain, a platform focused on Web3 gaming. The Oasys team announced the game's release on May 20, 2024, and offered fans a chance to immerse themselves ...
