Can blockchain help tackle the insurance industry’s data challenges?

The challenge of data authenticity and data controls in the insurance industry continues to grow at a time when regulators are increasing data security requirements. Regulators do not consistently request data from insurance carriers across all states and may be looking at incorrect, incomplete or outdated data. Carriers only share minimal information because they do […] The post Can blockchain help tackle the insurance industry’s data challenges? appeared first on Blockchain Pulse: IBM Blockchain Blog.

The fastest way to change the way you and your business work

Looking to quickly collaborate with experts and advance your idea to transform your business? Open the door, ascend the urban staircase complemented by a colorful mural, stroll past the hallway hollowed out with window seat nooks, glance at the wall of bike racks, turn the corner, and arrive. Step into the IBM Garage in New […] The post The fastest way to change the way you and your business work appeared first on Blockchain Pulse: IBM Blockchain Blog.

Tokens: Shares with Benefits

This short post explores some of the additional value that tokenised assets on blockchains can add, over and above pure financial return. The assets in question could be shares, or bonds, or other financial securities recorded as tokens on blockchains. ;Some assets may not even be not regarded as financial securities, due to what they … Continue reading Tokens: Shares with Benefits The post Tokens: Shares with Benefits appeared first on Bits on Blocks.

Michael Terpin’s BitAngels Investor Network Partners with Bitcoin Bay to Expand Blockchain Investment Ecosystem in Toronto, Canada

The post Michael Terpin’s BitAngels Investor Network Partners with Bitcoin Bay to Expand Blockchain Investment Ecosystem in Toronto, Canada written by Richard Kastelein appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News and Opinion – Security and Utility Tokens, Tokenomics, Cryptoeconomics Well-known Blockchain and crypto industry giant Michael Terpin from digital currency investor network BitAngels has teamed up with Toronto’s Bitcoin Bay to expand the blockchain investment ecosystem in Canada’s largest city. “Through our partnership, we aim to accelerate blockchain adoption not only in Toronto, but internationally by connecting global entrepreneurs, investors, and communities through exclusive networking […] The post Michael Terpin’s BitAngels Investor Network Partners with Bitcoin Bay to Expand Blockchain Investment Ecosystem in Toronto, Canada written by Richard Kastelein appeared first on …

UN Meeting: Gibraltar Lawyers Call For A Global Regulatory Framework For Cryptocurrencies

The post UN Meeting: Gibraltar Lawyers Call For A Global Regulatory Framework For Cryptocurrencies written by Richard Kastelein appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News and Opinion – Security and Utility Tokens, Tokenomics, Cryptoeconomics Gibraltar legal firm partner Joey Garcia from ISOLAS LLP has called for a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies at a recent UN meeting in Japan.  The Gibraltar lawyer participated in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Cryptocurrencies Working Group meeting, supported and sponsored by the Government of Japan. Garcia said:  “Cryptocurrencies are set […] The post UN Meeting: Gibraltar Lawyers Call For A Global Regulatory Framework For Cryptocurrencies written by Richard Kastelein appeared first on Blockchain News – Blockchain News and Opinion – Security and Utility Tokens, Tokenomics, Cryptoeconomics

10 Best Unity Tutorials For Beginners on BitDegree in 2019

Everything begins with an idea. To bring the idea to life, certain tools are needed. The idea of video games began to rise back in the 1950s when the computer scientists tried to create simple game simulation just for fun. A little more than fifty years later, The Unity game engine was released in 2005. Authors of the game engine believed in “democratizing” game development by making it accessible to more developers, therefore making the process easier. Since then, we can only notice the rise in the need for Unity tutorials. Throughout the years since 2005, Unity launched 2.0 and 3.0 versions, which had many new features like detailed 3D environments, real-time dynamic shadows, automatic UV mapping, etc. and received a huge amount of developers’ positive feedback which allowed them …

Top 7 Cyber Security Books for Beginners in 2019

Today, everyone can become a cyber security breach target. While almost every one of us is constantly carrying a computer or a smart-phone device, the threat is inevitable. Basics of information security have become a vital element of living in the modern world, and educational institutions should add cyber security books as a good source of information on how to protect yourself against digital threats. While the number of immense cyber security threats is constantly growing, the security insurance strategies evolve just the same. To get the best understanding of how to protect your network and computer, you will need to know not only the best strategies to defend but also how to break through those defenses, and how they work. The benefits that come from …

Your 3 Step Beginner’s Guide to Buying Dash

Dash has emerged as one of the most popular digital currencies. No, it’s not as valuable as Bitcoin with a $2.5 billion market cap compared to Bitcoins $100 billion-plus market cap. Still, Dash’s focus on technological soundness and ease-of-use bode well for the currency’s long-term potential. It’s all the better that Dash is backed by a focused team consisting of 50 some developers and other professionals. Dash initially launched at just $11 per coin, but is currently valued at $300 plus. Daily volumes also regularly hit $100 million, making it one of the most widely traded currencies as well. Before jumping into how to buy Dash, let’s examine some of its competitive advantages. After all, knowing “why” you should buy is often more important …

Bitcoin as Free Speech: The Overlooked Reason Why the USA Would Struggle to Ban Bitcoin

Caption: Hey, you Bitcoin, are you protected under the Constitution? As the price of Bitcoin continues to rise, those who are not too bullish about the long-term future of cryptocurrency will continue to doubt the obstacles that lay ahead. In fairness, they have a good mind, too. Still, there may be one overlooked reason why … Continue reading Bitcoin as Free Speech: The Overlooked Reason Why the USA Would Struggle to Ban Bitcoin The post Bitcoin as Free Speech: The Overlooked Reason Why the USA Would Struggle to Ban Bitcoin appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog.

Web Hosting Company GeeksHosted.com Experience Post Data Center Business Boom, Now Accepts Bitcoin

Bitcoin Press Release: Rising star web hosting provider GeeksHosted is poised to serve a better web hosting experience that’s faster, safer and more reliable with turnkey scalable web hosting solutions, and now, it embraces Crypto payments for an inclusion market. 30th of August 2019, Romania – GeeksHosted is a hosting company with 6 years in the market and is making strides in the industry. Its mantra revolves around creating a web hosting ecosystem built “for geeks, by geeks,” and has earned it a favorite spot among the target niche. The service provider now shows interest in emerging technologies such as Bitcoin to expand its payment options as well as target an inclusion market. For a small team of 10, the combined efforts have been rather intriguing these past 6 …

Bitcoin News Summary – August 12, 2019

The post Bitcoin News Summary – August 12, 2019 appeared first on 99 Bitcoins. Here’s what happened this week in Bitcoin in 99 seconds. ????????????????? Binance clients take note; it appears that KYC data from around 10,000 users have been stolen from the exchange and leaked online. The hacker was attempting to blackmail Binance for 300 BTC or would otherwise release the users’ photos. Binance refused to comply with

Financial information services subsidiary of Japan’s SBI Group to offer shareholder benefits in XRP

On August 28, Morningstar, a listed company engaged in financial information services and a subsidiary of SBI Group – Japan’s leading financial holding company – announced that it will pay its interim shareholder benefits in the cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP). According to the announcement, the company will pay 30XRP (equivalent to approximately 850 yen) to shareholders […]

11.20.18 Minutes of Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of The Bitcoin Foundation

Minutes of The Bitcoin Foundation Board Meeting held on November 20, 2018 Present: Bobby Lee Brock Pierce (Chairman) Bruce Fenton Llew Claasen (Executive Director) Michael Perklin Vinny Lingham Absent: none Approval of the agenda The agenda for the meeting was approved by the Board. Approval of the minutes The minutes of the meeting held on October 16, 2018, were approved by all present. Financial update – October 2018 October revenue includes Membership contributions of $728. There were 6 new members. Operating expenses for the period were $6,250 which is well within the average monthly expenditure. This expense was before a loss in BTC value of $164 and a loss in ETH value of $5,638 The net deficit for the period was $11,313 10/31/18 Bitcoin Balance was 0.5973 coins equating to $3,787 10/31/18 ETH Balance was 158.9459 Ether …

Blockchain State of Affairs in Europe: Part Three

This is the final part of a three-part series of articles about the state of blockchain in Europe. The series covers the blockchain scene in some of the most important European nations. I would like to thank PR firm Wachsman for sharing with me the facts & figures and the commentaries present in… The post Blockchain State of Affairs in Europe: Part Three appeared first on CoinReport.