• 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.

Indonesia Looks Forward to Innovating Public/Private Sectors with Blockchain Tech

Indonesia has now become the latest nation to be looking towards the blockchain tech for innovating their public/private sectors.

PwC Joins the Blockchain Bandwagon: Acquires Minority Stake in VeChain

With this acquisition, PwC intends to integrate VeChain’s technology on their platform, which is likely to involve the use of VeChain tokens for transactions.

Berkeley City Council Votes in Favour of Blockchain-Based Sale of Municipal Bonds

Berkeley City Council has unanimously approved the plan to get the sale of their municipal bonds on a blockchain system to raise public finance.

Shipping Industry Keen on Applications of Blockchain

A survey shows that 53% of senior shipping executives are exploring the various blockchain applications

The Korean Peace Treaty Is Now Permanently Stored Over an Ethereum Blockchain 

The Panmunjom Declaration, signed by leaders of North and South Korea marking the end of the Korean war is stored on block 5517596 of the Ethereum blockchain.

Crypto Mining has enormously increased computing potential- Google Co-founder

Brin mentioned that Google witnessed a surge of their own processors by 200,000x (times) in just 20 years!

Mastercard Innovation Labs Files Patent for Faster Blockchain Node Verification

Mastercard Innovation Lab has experimented and filed a successful patent for a system designed to increase the speed of node verification

Vizag-Based Zebi Data India To Hire 900 Employees in Blockchain Development By 2022

Zebi Data India, which currently has 30 employees - has stated that they aim to expand to a team of 900 devs by 2022 - and target a revenue of $60 Million. 

Ternio Co-Founder, Ian Kane explains Blockchain for Digital Advertising Market

Ternio is a blockchain technology that’s designed for the digital advertising market and aims to offer quick payment delivery on individual impressions.

Elena Shkarubo, the CEO of MeetnGreetMe Gets Candid about their Blockchain Venture

MeetnGreetMe is an online concierge service that links out-of-town travelers with locals for advice about their destination and support during their stay.