Ukraine: 1st attempt at E-Voting
NEM announced that The Central Election Commission of Ukraine (CEC - Центральна виборча комісія) had made a first experiment concerning the possible uses of its own blockchain for regional and national elections. NEM platform meets Ukraine It seems that e-voting is currently on the rise these days; it is now the turn of the buffer state chaired by Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine. A bit more than a dozen...
4th ICO / STO Report
A Strategic Perspective , Report Insights. Review ICO / STO Facts & Figures In 2018, over 1’132 ICOs / STOs have happened successfully, which is twice as much as in 2017 (total of 552). Besides, the total amount raised has nearly tripled to almost USD 20Bio compared to 2017 (total of USD 7Bio).. However, two unicorn ICOs (EOS USD 4.1bn & Telegram...
The World’s First Share Dispenser
For the first time in the history of finance, it is now possible to obtain shares of a corporation directly via its website. No tough registration process nor other preconditions. Thanks to blockchain technology, a share can be simply bought by sending Cryptofrancs to a piece of code, a smart contract. The smart contract will, in turn, dispenses shares...
Swisscom TV launches a blockchain-based art gallery
Major Swiss telco company Swisscom launches a new Swiss app: NOOW. Pieces of art from hand-picked artist will be available exclusively on Swisscom TV through a Blockchain-based system. Once again, Swisscom position itself as one of the pioneer enterprise on the Blockchain sphere. After having established a strong ecosystem and partnership with several companies, it is time for the art...
Blockchain APIs – a buzzword or a game changer for companies?
Blockchain APIs are increasingly being used by developers (and you can onboard a blockchain API agency or developer if you don’t have the resource in-house) to support owned programmes or connect with others through the network. API’s are nothing new and we know how they can be implemented but when it comes to cryptocurrency, blockchain API’s will provide companies with a number of benefits.
Liechtenstein : Union Bank & crypto CHF
The bank located in Liechtenstein is about to launch the "Union Bank payment coin". The latter in line with the local financial regulators will create in the coming months a stable corner backed by the motto of its border country: the Swiss Confederation.
Union Bank Aktiengesellschaft (AG)
Union Bank AG is a Liechtenstein-based bank based in the country's capital, Vaduz. Small...
What are Smart Contracts? (Part II)
What are Smart Contracts? Our first introduction of the smart contract analysis highlighted the absence of a clear definition that marks the difference and boundary with other related concepts of the crypto-cosmos, including the complementarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Fewer questions arise though regarding benefits and costs savings: the simple fact that one copy is distributed to all parties and...
Here’s the Current Blockchain Landscape in Switzerland
How does the Blockchain Landscape look like in Switzerland in 2021? The current blockchain landscape in Switzerland has presented many opportunities. Everyone wins within the Swiss blockchain ecosystem. In this landscape, the Swiss have shown their resilience in adapting to emerging trends. They have proven yet again that they can keep abreast of events regardless of the times in one word:...
LexisNexis & Blockbid Partnership
The American company focused on legal-commercial research and risk management services based on Big Data analyzes, LexisNexis, is partnering with the Australian exchange Blockbid. At the end of February 2018, the parent company of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, RELX Group, acquired ThreatMetrix for more than $ 800 million USD. Also of Australian origin, ThreatMetrix provides companies with SaaS-Software as a Service...
Blockchain and the future of social networks
This article highlights the benefits of implementing blockchain technology in the future of social networks. It will review as well one of the latest case regarding Telegram. Despite the big talks about a more ethical and beneficial use of social media networks, which is able to curb offensive and violent content, the real benefits of introducing Blockchain and other decentralised...