• 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.

Pitbull Launches Smackathon, a Music-Focused Blockchain Competition

Pitbull flagged off his new venture, an international blockchain competition “Smackathon” which focuses on innovating the music industry using blockchain tech!

MIT Tech Review Publishes a Plan to Take Down Bitcoin

Tech writer Morgan Peck has shown in the “Let’s Destroy Bitcoin” MIT Technology Review issue, three scenarios that could lead to Bitcoin being sidelined

Will Malta Become World’s Blockchain Capital?

Following Binance, its competitor OKEx which is currently based in Hong Kong, has made a similar announcement to expand its operations in Malta.

Emirates NBD Gives Dubai Gets Its Successful Cheque Blockchain Project

Emirates NBD, the largest bank in Dubai, is all set to launch their blockchain based project - “Cheque Chain”, which aims at reducing cheque-related frauds.

America's Biggest Bank Tests Issuing Debts Over Blockchain Networks

JP Morgan successfully transferred $150 million offering on the same day of a one-year floating-rate Yankee certificate of deposit using a blockchain network!

Walmart Files Two Blockchain Patents: Payment Info To Be Stored on Blockchain Systems!

Walmart is looking forward to securing its payment data onto a blockchain to ensure the safety of payment information from thefts and hackings.

Indian Banking Behemoth ICICI Bank enlists 250 corporates for its Blockchain Platform

India’s leading private bank, ICICI Bank, on April 17, 2018, disclosed it had onboarded 250 corporates onto its blockchain platform for trade finance.

Former Google Employees create a Blockchain Community

Google's former employees take a step forward and form an exclusive Blockchain community called "xGoogler Blockchain Alliance."

Samsung Electronics To Make Use of a Blockchain Ledger To Track Global Shipments

Samsung is all set to make use of a blockchain based system to track their global shipments. This technology is expected to help Samsung cut down their shipping costs by 20%

Mastercard proposes Blockchain System to prevent Fake Identities

Mastercard has been actively researching case studies on blockchain and has now come up with a new proposal to prevent identity security threats.