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How blockchain will transform digital signage advertising

Blockchain has the potential to transform a variety of industries, and that includes digital signage advertising.

3 blockchain misconceptions and why they hold the tech back

Blockchain is often misunderstood and these three misconceptions are holding the technology back.

What in the world is the blockchain?

Many people are still confused over what exactly blockchain is and how it's relevant to them. Everyone from retailers to digital signage vendors to restaurants are trying to get a handle on blockchain. While blockchain is a complicated topic, I believe it is possible to drill it down to a few core principles.

Why is cryptocurrency seen as a natural security issue?

With Facebook's announcement of its cryptocurrency Libra, cryptocurrency has gotten a lot more attention recently, and not all of it is positive, especially from U.S. lawmakers. Many are seeing cryptocurrencies like Libra as a national security issue.

IBM, Bitcoin ATMs, physical commodities claim top spots for July 2019 blockchain stories

While the summer heat continues to scorch the Northern Hemisphere, Blockchain Tech News readers cooled off with stories on how the blockchain will transform the worlds of food safety and physical commodities.

Examining the basics of Bitcoin ATMs

A year ago, there were 3,200 Bitcoin ATMs in the world. Now there are nearly 5,000. One has to ask how do Bitcoin ATMs work? What makes them so wildly popular? And why does the Mayor of Vancouver want to get rid of them?

Facebook powers into blockchain, cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are now mainstream. If you still doubt this fact, then take a look at Facebook, which has formally announced its entry into the cryptocurrency space.

Will Facebook, Google take over blockchain?

Giants in retail, banking and the Web are rapidly adopting blockchain technologies. But, will these companies such as Google and Facebook truly dominate blockchain?

Lawyer shares tips on handling gray areas of blockchain regulation

Even with FinCEN's new guidelines on cryptocurrency, there are still many gray areas. Blockchain Tech News spoke with Robert A. Misiala Jr., counsel at BakerHostetler to get some clarity.

Instagram's ecommerce move reveals retailers need blockchain to keep up

Instagram's recently move into ecommerce reveals that brick and mortar retailers really need to adopt innovative technologies to keep up with online stores. Blockchain can provide many important tools to help retailers compete.

How startups can deliver blockchain to the mainstream

Blockchain tech is still struggling to find its place in many industries, due to a lack of standards, a shortage of qualified experts and other issues. In this innovative field, many startups are stepping up to the plate to help deliver solutions that can work in the real world.

CEOs share what got them into the blockchain industry

Some say opportunity only knocks once, and if missed, you're too late. Some CEOs and founders shared otherwise, which shows us that great opportunity sometimes knocks many times over.

What in the world is blockchain?

Blockchain, cryptocurrency, bitcoin: These terms can often be highly confusing to those not in some level of the IT industry. Ray Wiley, CEO and co-founder of Hot Head Burritos and Rapid Fired Pizza helped bring some clarity to these topics during a session at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

Blockchain development brings efficiencies on many fronts: what’s the killer app?

Cryptocurrency has faced its challenges, but blockchain technology is on a roll. Experts at the CES show discussed blockchain products that address the challenges cryptocurrency faces, as well as products that make business processes more efficient.