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Volareo promises fair pay for artists, free music for listeners and utmost levels of data security with the blockchain-based network. (Photo: Volareo)

The world's first blockchain-powered smart speaker is here

The Volareo speaker relies on blockchain technology to offer a truly open-source smart speaker experience.

14 Aug 2018 2:44 PM

Gartner has identified Blockchain as one of the top disruptive technologies of 2018. (Photo: Pixabay)

IIIT Hyderabad launches Advanced Certificate Program on Blockchain Technologies

In partnership with TalentSprint, the program will enable deeper understanding of Blockchain technologies.

13 Aug 2018 10:51 AM

Telangana signs 7 MoUs for BLockchain centre

The government also entered into MoU with CDAC for developing pilot solution for property registration system.

04 Aug 2018 12:07 AM

The Telangana State Information Technology, Electronics and Communication department (ITE&C) on Friday signed an MoU with Tech Mahindra to launch India's first Blockchain district here.

Tech Mahindra inks pact with Telangana for first Blockchain district

Tech Mahindra will also empower accelerators to develop and solve market problems across its global customer ecosystem.

03 Aug 2018 3:16 PM

Blockchain, which first emerged as the system underpinning cryptocurrency bitcoin, is a shared ledger of transactions that is maintained by a network of computers.

CLS, IBM and banks test blockchain app store

The platform, LedgerConnect, will offer applications and services provided by different vendors in various areas.

30 Jul 2018 4:55 PM

Britain’s government is keen for the United Kingdom to remain a leading centre for blockchain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bank of England states revamped payments system can serve blockchain users

The BoE is aiming to revamp the system that underpins British banking and trading in the City of London by 2020.

24 Jul 2018 8:19 AM

India has begun implementing the use of AI in one of its largest sectors, Customer Service. (Photo: Pixabay)

Five mega technology trends defining the digital ecosystem in India

The following trends will define the digital ecosystem in the country.

16 Jul 2018 9:02 PM

Though the firm claimed that no money was lost due to the transactions, the value of the Bitcoin amounted to almost Rs 19 crore.

Cyber cell arrests security officer of cryptocurrency firm

One of the complainants said he had been investing with the company for the past 18 months.

01 Jul 2018 4:06 AM

EY and Microsoft designed the solution to serve any industry where intellectual property or assets are licensed to other parties. (Photo: ANI)

EY and Microsoft partner to launch blockchain solution for media industry

This EY and Microsoft blockchain network will encompass thousands of business partners and process millions of transactions per day.

23 Jun 2018 12:55 PM

The explosion of ransomware over the last few years has become operationally possible in large part due to the use of cryptocurrencies, which cloak cybercriminals’ identities associated with ransom payment transfers.

McAfee highlights emerging cybersecurity risks associated with blockchain

McAfee report sounds industry alarm: Don’t start the Blockchain revolution without making security a top priority.

20 Jun 2018 8:33 PM

Infosys on Wednesday said it has set up India Trade Connect, a blockchain-based trade network in India. (Photo: AFP)

Infosys sets up blockchain-based trade network in India with 7 banks

Infosys said the network is designed to digitise trade finance business processes.

16 May 2018 5:48 PM

After bouncing up, falling down and keeping investors on the edges of their seats, bitcoin may be maturing into a period of relatively boring stability, experts say.

Bitcoin frenzy settles down as big players muscle into market

Bitcoin rallied 25 per cent in April after crashing 70 per cent from a high near USD 20,000 late last year.

27 Apr 2018 2:24 PM

Content remains the king in online labour market as this field provides continuous job activity.

Freelancing jobs on a rise, content remains the king

The top 50 fastest growing and declining job types in the online labour market, the number of freelancers is on an uptrend.

27 Apr 2018 12:25 PM

A huge potential exists in sectors including manufacturing, defence, pharmaceuticals and start-ups to boost investments between India and the UK, a report by the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) has said.

Defence, mfg, pharma sectors to boost India, UK investments: UKIBC

It said that industry revolution would impact virtually all sectors of the economies of India and the UK.

20 Apr 2018 3:07 PM

Blockchain to have mixed implication on banking system: Moody's

Blockchain technology has the potential to reduce costs of cross-border transactions for banks.

17 Apr 2018 5:04 PM

India's largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, ICICI Bank on Tuesday announced that it has successfully on-boarded over 250 corporates on its blockchain platform.

ICICI Bank promotes blockchain, on-boards over 250 corporates

ICICI Bank on Tuesday announced that it has successfully on-boarded over 250 corporates on its blockchain platform.

17 Apr 2018 1:56 PM

On February 1, India vowed to eradicate the use of crypto-assets, joining China and South Korea in promising to ban parts of the nascent market where prices have boomed in recent years.

Bitcoin slides amidst broad cryptocurrency sell-off

The virtual currency is down by close to 25 percent this week and almost 40 percent in 2018.

03 Feb 2018 10:22 AM

This can be avoided and the government can function faster with the help of blockchain technology, he said.

After AP, Maha will use blockchain to curb graft

The new technology will soon become part of the government to prevent corruption.

20 Jan 2018 4:01 AM

Powered by their XDC Protocol, the launch of TradeFinex platform will enable peer-to-peer contracting between financiers, suppliers and beneficiaries thereby minimizing the role played by intermediaries.

XinFin unveils blockchain powered TradeFinex platform with India’s Assocham

XinFin will extend its TradeFinex platform to Assocham’s network of 300+ trade associations and 450,000 members to minimize inefficiencies.

17 Jan 2018 9:11 AM

In essence, Blockchain is a type of distributed ledger in which transactions are sequentially grouped into blocks.

Prized platform: Blockchain moves beyond the roadblocks

This hot new technology powers businesses to make their finances more secure — and it will see wide usage in 2018.

02 Jan 2018 7:21 AM

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