Tag Archives: Blockchain

Chelsea Manning has always been a bitcoin fan, though she’s more into the technology rather than the actual coin itself. She believes that the blockchain technology supporting BTC can potentially ensure that information is stored securely, though she doesn’t think the currency has much economic promise, nor does she think it will endure widespread adoption as a payment method. Chelsea Mannings Loves Blockchain, Not BTC Manning, as many of us remember, was pardoned by...

Sage – a leader in accounting, human resources, and payroll services – has conducted a survey amongst small and medium-sized businesses that suggest many new enterprises are excited about the prospects of Web3 and blockchain entering their industries. Sage Finds Many Companies Are Excited About Blockchain According to the study, roughly half (about 52 percent) of the companies surveyed believe that decentralized currencies and crypto-related technology will provide them...

The city of Austin, Texas is working hard to rebrand itself as one of the biggest bitcoin and crypto hubs in the United States. The region is now creating several initiatives slated to attract a wide array of bitcoin, blockchain, and digital currency enterprises. Austin, TX Is Working on Several Crypto Initiatives The mayor of Austin Steve Adler has drafted two individual resolutions that will establish a lasting crypto sector in the city. The division will work on...

In what is arguably one of the biggest 360s the world of crypto has ever seen, India has announced that it will not be banning crypto. Rather, it will tax crypto-based income, work to regulate the space, and is even planning to launch a virtual version of the country’s currency called the digital rupee. India Is Set to Regulate Crypto This is one of the biggest changes a country has ever exhibited when it comes to crypto. There was a long period when India had a very...

Multi-industry consulting firm Treliant has brought Michael Saxon onboard as its new senior director. Saxon will work to grow the company’s blockchain and cryptocurrency advisory services for the company’s expanding list of clients. Saxon Is the Man for the Job Saxon has worked as a consultant for the past several years in the blockchain space. Not only has he advised many up-and-coming firms, but he has also led several new projects that have pushed the digital currency...

Cryptocurrency is growing heavily as of late, though it’s probably safe to say that a lot of people still aren’t terribly familiar with it. They’re unaware of how it works, how to trade, or even what companies are emerging that are pushing the crypto and blockchain agendas. That may change now that PR firms like Parrot Media Consultants are getting involved. Parrot Media Is Helping Crypto Move Forward Parrot Media is a public relations firm that is starting an entirely...

Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. Is looking to expand its growth in the cryptocurrency market. To do this, the company is experiencing some solid changes in management. Sino-Global Is Shifting Towards Crypto For example, Sino-Global chairman and chief executive officer Lei Cao has stepped down from his latter role with the company. Having been with the company for roughly 20 years, he will remain chairman of Sino-Global, but will not serve in an executive capacity. The...

Following in Amazon’s footsteps, Walmart – one of the biggest retailers in the world – has decided to hire a blockchain expert for its team. Walmart Is Building Its Blockchain Team The company is allegedly looking to get involved in the cryptocurrency space and has posted a job advertisement seeking out a qualified “cryptocurrency product lead.” The posting reads as follows: As an expert in digital currencies/ cryptocurrency and blockchain-related technologies, you will...

Acrylic – a company based in Brooklyn, New York – has garnered approximately $55 million through a new funding round. The event was led by leading blockchain firms such as Accolade Partners. Acrylic Is Leading the Charge in Blockchain Investments Ash Egan is the solo GP of Acrylic. As a former partner at Accomplice and investor with ConsenSys Ventures, Egan has been heavily involved in the crypto space over the past six years and has backed several crypto-based companies...

Mark Yusko – the founder and chief executive officer of Morgan Creek Capital Management – feels that bitcoin has become large enough and strong enough in recent days that it can no longer be ignored by investors or companies. Mark Yusko: We Can’t Ignore Bitcoin In a recent interview, he comments: We really believe that we’ll look back five years from now and it will be deemed fiduciarily imprudent to have zero exposure to digital assets. As it stands, many companies –...