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Japanese IT giant Fujitsu has revealed a new technology that it says could help to mitigate problems with ethereum’s smart contracts. Advertisements In a statement released Wednesday, Fujitsu said the new system aims to detect in advance the risks associated with a smart contract source code on ethereum. In effect, the tech helps the blockchain […]

On Wednesday, the SEC gave notice that exchanges supporting security tokens must register with the agency or seek exemption. This requirement extends to platforms that facilitate the trading of tokens distributed through initial coin offerings (ICOs), if those digital assets are subject to federal securities law. Advertisements On March 7, 2018, the US Securities and […]

The editors of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary have announced that a slew of new words have been added to their official lexicon, including “cryptocurrency,” and “ICO.” Advertisements It seems that “cryptocurrency” and “ICO” are among the 850 new words that are to be added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Inclusion is determined by a daily process conducted […]

What is RepuX? RepuX is a decentralized big data/AI business applications protocol for businesses. We allow developers to utilize this data in a decentralized fashion to develop decentralized applications and algorithms to sell back to these businesses within our platform. — RepuX Team ICO Alert Quick Facts RepuX monetizes data from millions of small enterprises. 0.20 = 1 […]

Tandem annual conferences held this week in China saw top political advisors meet alongside the national legislature. The meetings provided a backdrop for comments by one of China’s regulatory directors on the evolution of blockchain technology. Advertisements Speaking a day after the opening of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Zhang Ye – director […]

On Tuesday, Carrefour announced the extension of its blockchain-based supply chain system, which is currently used to track free-range chickens from farm to table. By the end of 2018, the company will add provenance for a handful of other food products. Advertisements On March 6, 2018, Carrefour – Europe’s largest public grocer by sales (market […]

During Russia’s March 18 presidential election, the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center will use blockchain technology to securely record and transmit exit poll data. Advertisements The state-run All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center, also known by its acronym, VTSIOM, is planning to use blockchain technology to record the results of exit polls during the country’s presidential […]

What is Robotina? “Robotina is a European company with 28 years of experience in smart technologies for the energy industry and the optimization of smart electrical grids. In 2018, our IoT platform will add blockchain technology and ROX to tokenize its platform and marketplace.” ~The Robotina Team ICO Alert Quick Facts Robotina has been optimizing electrical grids […]

HB5553, which was recently introduced to Illinois’s legislature, would prevent local governments from restricting individuals’ and companies’ use of blockchain technology and smart contracts. Advertisements A bill recently submitted to Illinois’s House of Representatives seeks to ban certain types of official restrictions on the use of blockchain technology and smart contracts, also known as EDCCs. […]

On Tuesday, a letter addressed to Senator Ron Wyden from FinCEN regarding its oversight and enforcement capabilities for virtual currencies was published. Depending on the nature of an initial coin offering (ICO), a money transmitter license may be required. Advertisements In December 2017, ETHNews reported that Senator Ron Wyden (OR-D) asked the US Treasury Department’s […]