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How can blockchain improve payments?

Blockchain has made major waves in a variety of industries ranging from restaurants to retailers. However, the biggest area of focus for blockchain for many is still on the payments side, because it has the potential to truly transform the payments industry.

How blockchain will transform digital signage advertising

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

The steps to making blockchain compliant with data privacy

Designers and operators of blockchain networks and technologies will need to be creative and flexible when designing such systems to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.

3 blockchain misconceptions and why they hold the tech back

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

The challenges of applying data privacy regime to blockchain

Regulators are still considering how blockchain implementations can comply with data privacy laws. One key challenge for regulators is how to determine who is the controller in the case of blockchain and distributed ledgers.

Company profile: Decred aims to deliver decentralized future

Blockchain began as a tool for Bitcoin to deliver a decentralized future for the financial industry. Since then, Bitcoin has largely turned into a speculative investment and blockchain is increasingly being adopted by large financial institutions looking to boost efficiency. Some companies are still aiming to keep its decentralized message alive.

How blockchain fits in the privacy legal landscape

Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies are poised to revolutionize the way we transact business, from making payments to conducting transactions to entering contracts. At the same time, government regulators have been increasingly demanding that technology companies consider consumer privacy while designing their technologies.

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.

Oracle blockchain expert shares how blockchain can deliver safer food

Both restaurants and retailers alike suffer from food safety issues and declining consumer confidence. Blockchain can help solve both of these issues.

IBM shares how blockchain technology improves food supply chain transparency and efficiency

Blockchain technology addresses these concerns and improves food safety, supply chain efficiency, food waste and food fraud.

Blockchain is an ideal fit for physical commodities

Blockchain generates a lot of excitement in markets such as banking and retail, but with physical commodities, not so much, The commodities market is suited to blockchain because of what it doesn't need: speed.

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.