• Jul 04, 2026

The blockchain is a decentralized system with a distributed open ledger that is publicly accessible, and its copy is stored on millions of computer systems. Blockchain became popular with the inception of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. However, it is important to note that blockchain's utility is not limited to cryptocurrency. Discover such systems in this news section.

State of Telangana Teams Up with Tech Mahindra to Set Up India’s First ‘Blockchain District’

State of Telangana has teamed up with tech giant Tech Mahindra to work towards the development of India’s first-ever ‘Blockchain District’

Blockchain to Save Banks Over $27 Billion Annually by 2030: Study

Banks to realize savings on cross-border settlement transactions of more than $27 billion by the end of 2030, reducing costs by more than 11% per on-chain transaction.

'Long Blockchain' Tea Company Being Investigated By SEC

Long Island Iced Tea, a New York based beverage company changed its name to Long Blockchain Company last December.

Sunken Treasure ICO Officially Declared $53 Million Fraud: Interpol Help Seeked

The ICO has scammed over $50 Million from about 124,000 people in the country. Authorities are now seeking support of Interpol for investigating into the matter.

Starbucks Clarifies: Not Accepting Bitcoin or Other Cryptocurrencies as Payment

“It is important to clarify that we are not accepting digital assets at Starbucks. Rather the exchange will convert digital assets like Bitcoin into US dollars, which can be used at Starbucks. "

World's First Bitcoin Mining TV Launched By Chinese Blockchain Firm Canaan Creative

The TV set called AvalonMiner Inside set has a hash rate (computing rate) of 2.8 trillion hashes per second whereas the most powerful mining hardware my Canaan has a hash rate of 11 trillion hashes per second. 

Walmart’s Latest Patent Manages Smart Appliances with Blockchain Tech

This new Walmart patent talks about management of smart appliances with the help of blockchain technology which has now been published by the USPTO.

Morgan Stanley Hires a Crypto Trading Expert from Credit Suisse

Andrew Peel is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) by qualification and joins Morgan Stanley as Head of Digital Asset Markets based out of Zurich and London.

The Age of Equality: How Blockchain Helps to Reduce Social and Gender Gaps

BlockShow Americas 2018, which will be held at Las Vegas between August 20-21, 2018 is the perfect opportunity to concentrate on the question of equality.

129-Year Old Financial Giant Northern Trust Enters Into Cryptocurrency Services For Hedge Funds

The company has reportedly begun to open up some of its services to cryptocurrency hedge funds while also exploring how to integrate blockchain technology into its private equity division.