• 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.

BlockShow by Cointelegraph is Debuting in Vegas with BlockShow Americas 2018

Shortly after a successful comeback to Germany with BlockShow Europe 2018, the team gets to work again and announces BlockShow Americas 2018

New Mastercard Patent Links Cryptocurrencies and Bank Accounts

A new patent from Mastercard, filed with the USPTO reveals that the company is planning to develop a system which links cryptocurrencies with bank accounts.

Oracle Launches Blockchain Cloud Service Globally

The service provides organizations with a development platform to build their own blockchain networks.

CFA Institute Adds Crypto, Blockchain Topics to Its Curriculum

Candidates will get to see the new material next month - August 2018. These topics will be part of a new reading called Fintech in Investment Management.

The Curious and Confusing Case of BlackRock and Cryptocurrencies

The crypto markets have rejoiced with prices being up about 5% on the back of a news report that the world’s largest exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider BlackRock considering entering into cryptos.

American Express Files Patent For Blockchain-based Proof-of-Payment System

This is to automate their current proof-of-payment system, by encrypting the payload data such as transaction amount and merchant's identity information, with a public key on a first blockchain node.

ERC20 Token List

Currently, there are over 500 ERC20 Tokens available in the crypto market. We discussed the top 50 ERC20 Tokens in this article.

Walmart Files Patent for Blockchain-Based Delivery System

The patent labeled 'Delivery Reservation Apparatus and Method” describes a way of managing package reservations in the context of the customer not being available to actually receive it.

[INTERVIEW] COO of Shivom, Gourish Singla foresight the Era of Medicine with Genomics and Blockchain Technology

Firmly catapulting their empowering project Shivom powered by blockchain technology, we had the privilege of catching up with COO and Co-founder Gourish Singla

Malta Approves Three Blockchain Laws

These laws, which are the first of their kind in the world, will set up the regulatory regime for distributed ledger technology (DLT).