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Not only are the global giants taking advantage of the plethora of innovative opportunities that this industry is bringing about, but the start-up gaming developers are also benefited.

The exponential boom in the Online Gaming Industry in India

It is evident that many gaming developers are capitalizing on the growing number of smartphone users to capture a chunk of the market share.

04 Feb 2019 6:27 PM

By leveraging the combination of stolen login credentials, web cookies, and SMS data, based on past attacks like this, Palto Alto believes the bad actors could bypass multifactor authentication for these sites.

New Mac malware steals cryptocurrency exchanges’ cookies

It seeks to steal iPhone text messages from iTunes backups on the tethered Mac.

02 Feb 2019 12:58 PM

The project is funded through a grant from the US State Department.

Harvard, Levi Strauss, US think tank in blockchain tie-up on worker welfare

Factories in Mexico producing goods for Levi Strauss and will be the first to use the blockchain-powered survey.

25 Jan 2019 11:11 AM

The Blueprint provides a technical overview of blockchain technology and explores applications that increase security, accountability, and efficiency at every level of social infrastructure.

BTA releases blueprint for blockchain and social innovation

BTA projects and research help organizations and institutions increase accountability.

23 Jan 2019 4:48 PM

This is not the first venture by a technology company into the music industry.

Global blockchain unicorn Bitfury launches music business

The open-source platform, named SurroundTM, will encourage collaboration and promote innovation within the industry.

17 Jan 2019 12:10 PM

Vakt digitises and centralises what was previously a mountain of paperwork shared between all the parties involved in each deal.

Chevron, Total and Reliance join oil blockchain platform Vakt

Vakt is the first of many blockchain pilot schemes for commodities trading to go live.

17 Jan 2019 10:47 AM

Blockchain is essentially responsible for the automation of various processes.

Here's How Blockchain is Poised to Disrupt Business Operations in 2019

The development of Blockchain technology is still in its early phase, yet its potential applications in digital marketing are already clear.

13 Jan 2019 1:16 PM

Pundi X introduced new version of XWallet, a mobile app that eases digital payment and enables small individual merchants to accept payment in digital assets on the Android phone.

CES 2019: Pundi X demonstrates Blockchain-powered devices

XPhone, the first blockchain smartphone was showcased at the event.

12 Jan 2019 11:24 AM

Now blockchain platforms will be required to implement real-name registration for users via a national ID or telephone number.(Photo: Pixabay)

China imposes blockchain rules to enable 'orderly development'

The CAC said that the regulations will “advance the industry’s healthy and orderly development.”

11 Jan 2019 1:07 PM

Building upon IBM’s blockchain expertise and powered by the Linux Foundation’s Hyperledger Fabric distributed ledger framework, the IBM Blockchain Platform is designed to allow network participants to append and view blockchain data based on their level of permission.

Seagate and IBM to help reduce global hard drive counterfeiting with blockchain tech

The project uses the IBM Blockchain Platform to authenticate the provenance of disk drive products.

12 Nov 2018 7:28 PM

The Chinese government should strengthen supervision to fend off financial risks.(Photo: Pixabay)

China to strengthen supervision on blockchain-related financing, investment

Market manipulation and other irregularities in blockchain-related investment and financing are common in the country.

07 Nov 2018 11:21 AM

Blockchain technology startup Ripple Labs Inc confirmed to Reuters on Friday that it hired Amir Sarhangi, who had been leading Google’s rollout of a new wireless messaging system, as vice president of products.

Blockchain startup hires away Google's messaging tech leader

Blockchain technology startup Ripple Labs Inc hired Amir Sarhangi.

27 Oct 2018 9:21 AM

The LBMA did not insist on use of blockchain, but more than 20 of the 26 responses focused on supply chain tracking and incorporated the technology.

London gold association plans to approve blockchain trackers

The LBMA received 26 proposals from companies ranging from start-ups to major technology firms.

22 Oct 2018 8:10 AM

The Rwandan government is seeking to harness its mineral wealth to boost its economy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Wooing investors, Rwanda hosts first tantalum-tracking blockchain

The project is the work of Circulor, a British start-up specialised in blockchain, and Power Resources Group.

18 Oct 2018 7:43 AM

The committee is chaired by Tina Singh, Chief Digital Officer, Mahindra Finance and co-chaired by Prasanna Lohar, Head –Innovation and Architecture, DCB Bank Limited.

IAMAI creates Blockchain committee, facilitates skill development, nurture ecosystem

The mandate is to identify opportunities and challenges and work with govt, industry and Startups to help the overall ecosystem.

15 Oct 2018 8:05 PM

To transform the way pharmaceutical industry functions, many technology companies and startups are creating models based on Blockchain. (Photo: Pixabay)

How technology is evolving healthcare industry, offering a patient-centric experience

Adoption of technology has truly made the lives of people convenient and better.

15 Oct 2018 8:48 AM

AI and IOT are increasingly experimenting with blockchain to achieve the convergence synergies between the two.

5 trends that will drive Blockchain in 2018 and beyond

Though the development is in early stages, we are already seeing few new trends emerging.

24 Sep 2018 9:10 PM

PNC Treasury Management will use xCurrent, a system developed by Ripple, to speed up the way its US business clients get paid invoices.

Blockchain startup Ripple signs up PNC as a customer for its payment tech

A division of PNC Financial Services Group will use technology built by startup Ripple to process international payments.

20 Sep 2018 3:17 PM

The blockchain app will allow Indian users to avail services such as Prepaid, DTH, and Data Card top-ups and online recharges offered by 29 different services providers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Blockchain-based payments app launched in India

With this app, users can carry out a wide range of utility bill payments and recharge with a wide range of service providers.

30 Aug 2018 2:28 PM

A Blockchain network is akin to laying rails between two cities, once the infrastructure is established multiple business processes and use cases can be enabled on the network amplifying the benefit to all participants. (Representational Image)

Unravelling the prospects of blockchain in the healthcare ecosystem

Blockchain offers a unique opportunity to the healthcare industry to unlock possibilities and diminish complexities in the ecosystem.

29 Aug 2018 9:48 PM

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