A developer at the Yearn Finance DeFi aggregator platform has released an update on the development status of its long-awaited second iteration. There will be general upgrades, as well as…
The regulatory framework for the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in Switzerland was being worked out for years already. The adaption of Swiss law is now getting to the final stages,…
CV VC is an early-stage venture capital investor with a focus on startups that build on blockchain technology. A conversation with CV VC Founder and CEO Mathias Ruch about the…
Visa, the largest company for payment cards alongside Mastercard, continues to intensively look into supporting cryptocurrencies. CEO Alfred Kelly sees great potential in this industry, particularly in so-called stablecoins, which…
Even though blockchains are generally considered to be superior to traditional networks, no single blockchain is perfect. Due to the inability to maximise the components scalability, security and decentralisation – the so-called Blockchain Trilemma – there are distinct use cases for different chains.
Another application area for the use of Blockchain technology is the fashion industry. An online retailer has released a limited streetwear collection that is stored on the Blockchain. This allows customers to retrieve product-relevant information such as authenticity.
A blockchain based fantasy soccer game has won over another famous European club. The German record-holder FC Bayern Munich has entered into a partnership with the company, and enters the world of blockchain soccer cards.
Korean payment giant Danal Fintech joins Korea’s largest blockchain ecosystem and integrates its cryptocurrency into its payment app. The goal of the partnership is to bring virtual assets one step closer to everyday life.
One of the advantages of the blockchain technology is supposed to be the added security and resilience to cyber attacks. The open-source nature of blockchains does make them an open target for different types of attacks though. We explore three popular attacks and how to prevent them.
China Construction Bank (CCB) is the first Chinese financial institution to issue blockchain-based security. Through tokenization, the major bank wants to make investments in bonds more accessible to private investors.