Tag: disruption

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June 21, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

MetLife revamps its claims insurance process with blockchain

The largest player in the insurance industry, MetLife is jumping on the blockchain bandwagon, it seems. The US giant, according to press release by Nasdaq, looks to utilize blockchain to completely disrupt its claims process. MetLife may choose to utilize the Ethereum blockchain to revamp its insurance claims process. What is known for now is…

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June 01, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Africa is becoming a cryptocurrency trading hub

South Africa is on its way to become a cryptocurrency trading "heaven" and acts as a center of digital assets on the oldest continent. The Merkle just reported that one of the well known asset management companies, Sygnia, is looking to launch a cryptocurrency exchange in the third quarter of 2018. Africa has long been…

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April 02, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

The first blockchain-based Hollywood movie is here

Piracy and movie rights are two of the most critical issues for Hollywood yet to be resolved. Pirate website such as PirateBay and others are constantly “abusing” the producers’ rights when it comes to movies. Now, to the rescue comes blockchain. According to recent news, the first ever blockchain-based movie is called “No Postage Necessary”.…

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March 26, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

The common thread between habanero fields and blockchain

There are many applications of blockchain as of 2018. The industry has literally exploded with over 2000% over the last two years and this growth seems to be unstoppable, especially when it comes to newer blockchain applications. The latest example comes from Chile. A habanero grower is currently raising money through what is called an…

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October 10, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

The Biggest Issue With Bitcoin: It Cannot Be Taxed

The cryptocurrency market has exploded over the last two years, with almost 1600%, and for the last 12 months - with around 600%. That is tremendous growth, especially for Bitcoin that is heating up discussions and "worries" from governments around the world about its plausibility and future in numerous industries. According to cybersecurity expert, John…

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October 02, 2017 BY Mariela Naydenova

emCash - Dubai's First Domestic Digital Currency

Dubai is yet another "big player" to join the cryptocurrency craze with its launch of its first ever state cryptocurrency - the emCash. According to Arabian Business Magazine, people will be able to pay for various government and non-government services in Dubai with emCash. The name of emCash comes from the the subsidiary of Dubai…

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