Blockchain won't replace existing institutions. It can strengthen current systems by introducing transparent and programmable trust mechanisms.

This report provides an in-depth perspective on industry dynamics, essential for stakeholders aiming to thrive in t ...

Blockchain is best known for being the technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether (the currency of Ethereum), but blockchain is much more than an instrument of finance. It’s an ...

Please note: This item is from our archives and was published in 2020. It is provided for historical reference. The content may be out of date and links may no longer function. Blockchain has been ...

Saying that blockchain is a universal technology would not give an actual idea of the scale: the chain technology has already been implemented successfully in completely different domains and is ...

The blockchain has long been seen as a method to quicken (and cheapen) cross-border payments, and now that movement — which includes a number of startups making moves privately — just got its highest ...

While politicians welcome blockchain, civil servants don’t wait for legislation to be implemented. On Sept. 17, Europa Press reported on the contract the autonomous community of Aragon, one of the 17 ...

Legal frameworks such as eIDAS, GDPR, and emerging AI regulations provide the normative foundation for recognition, liability, and compliance. Together, these layers create a system in which ...

All in all, the year 2023 was a net positive for the technology landscape, although there were some interesting events along the way. Sam Altman was CEO of OpenAI and then he was not, only to become ...

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Multi-hop blockchain transactions make indirect crypto exposure harder to detect, raising major compliance, sanctions, and ...