Blockchain

DTCC's tokenization platform goes live with BlackRock, Goldman and JPMorgan as Wall Street's post-trade infrastructure moves on-chain

DTCC has launched its tokenization service into live production, completing real blockchain-based transactions with 25+ Wall Street firms.

Digital Tools Driving Excellence: How AI, Blockchain, and Analytics Transform EY’s Client Outcomes

The Digital Imperative in Professional Services In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of advanced digital tools—from AI and machine learning to blockchain and sophisticated analytics—has become essential for delivering exceptional audit quality, tax strategy effectiveness, and advisory outcomes. At EY, we’re witnessing firsthand how these technologies are not just enhancing our capabilities…

Beyond the Frame: LG’s Journey into NFTs and Digital Artistry

In a world where technology and art converge to create new frontiers of experience, LG stands as a beacon of innovation, championing a digital renaissance. LG is no stranger to the art of possibility. They’ve long embraced the transformational power of technology and are now redefining the artistic landscape itself. Built upon the advanced infrastructure…

Earthlings: The Play-and-Earn Gaming Metaverse on Hedera

Gaming and NFTs are a combination that has seen an incredible increase within the last several years. It’s been noted, however, that often times within Metaverse gaming, the product is viewed as empty or not delivering on entertainment promises made in earlier trailers. Not taking the proper time for design and concept and a lack…

How Dovu and Tymlez are Working to Reduce Carbon Emission

The blockchain technology market is seeing extremely rapid growth and is currently valued at $4.7 billion as of 2023, according to Emeritus. That number is predicted to more than triple that by 2027. However, with this growth, there is a sustainability concern with blockchain. The amount of energy usage that goes into its production and…

Dell Technologies Joins Hedera Hashgraph Global Governing Council

Round Rock, Texas – Dell Technologies, a leading provider of IT consulting and support services, has announced that it has joined the Hedera Hashgraph Global Governing Council. The council is responsible for maintaining the stability and security of the Hedera network, as well as overseeing its future development.   Hedera Hashgraph is a decentralized public…

Revolutionizing Blockchain Execution

Nick Phillips, EVP of Hosting Operations and Public Affairs at Applied Digital, oversees strategic operations and collaborates with government officials to advance the mission. With nearly 500 megawatts of constructed facilities in North Dakota and West Texas, Applied Digital’s clean and efficient facilities optimize energy usage while ensuring safety. They manage mining business with a…

Holiday Surprise: Dr. Leemon Baird on Decentralized Recovery and Custody – The Private Key to Mass Adoption

Almost everyone has been subject to multi-factor authentication before, whether it was having to confirm a code sent to your phone or email address or having to answer an additional security question after inputting your password. However, a new form of web security called decentralized recovery and decentralized custody is now on the horizon. How…

Using HIP to Improve Hedera Hashgraph

The Hedera Improvement Proposal (HIP) is a process established to help developers formulate new ideas and improvements within Hedera Hashgraph. According to InfoQ, workplace feedback helps boost efficiency. The method allows the development team’s members to submit their suggestions and receive constructive criticism and opinions from fellow developers. HIP allows Hedera to have an orderly…

Should Big Cryptocrime Sow Doubt in Crypto’s Safety?

The Feds just seized nearly $3.4 billion in stolen bitcoin from a cryptothief. This is clearly bad news for that thief, but it also begs the question: Is this a PR problem for the crypto industry? If you can steal billions in crypto assets, is the decentralized infrastructure really all that safe for companies…

Post-Ethereum Merge, Is Cryptomining Losing Its Value Proposition?

Ethereum’s completed merge to a new “proof-of-stake” model sent seismic shockwaves across the high-end graphics card industry. The ending of its energy-consuming cryptomining process also means the end of requiring a mass number of GPUs in Ethereum’s block mining process. This merge is therefore redefining the business model for major graphics card manufacturers like Nvidia…

What a Proof-of-Stake Ethereum Means for Business’ Blockchain Use Cases

After six years of preparation and ongoing speculation around its potential success, the second largest blockchain came through with a win and completed a massive overhaul to its infrastructure. Ethereum successfully completed the long-awaited Merge of its existing Historic State layer and its parallel ledger, the Beacon Chain, officially shifting its consensus mechanism from proof-of-work…

Understanding MiCA: EU’s Next Steps Toward a Greener Cryptomining Market

The cryptocurrency industry is preparing to welcome its newest set of regulations from the largest ruling body to date, as 27 countries adopt a “uniform legal framework for crypto-assets.” The EU passed its Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) bill on March 14, a first draft of rules covering previously unregulated aspects of the crypto market in…

How Established Businesses are Utilizing Blockchain for Process Improvements

Blockchain technology, once used popularly for cryptocurrencies, is a secure, decentralized ledger growing in use and design across a multitude of different industries and for various purposes. John T. Seigfreid, Corporate Development and Strategy Senior Manager at SkyGrid, explains how established companies are beginning to use blockchain technology to improve what they do. Thinking about…