• Jul 18, 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.

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.

LedgerConnect: IBM’s Blockchain Platform for Banks

LedgerConnect is IBM's blockchain-based platform for financial services companies. 9 organizations are involved with the project, including Barclays and Citi. 

IOHK Launches Second Cardano Smart Contracts Testnet 'IELE'

With IELE, developers now will be able to explore the smart contracts technology that will be offered as part of Cardano.

Indian MP Shashi Tharoor Bats For Implementing Blockchain Tech in Governance

Indian MP Shashi Tharoor has now become the latest voice in the Indian parliament to support Blockchain technology.