Samsung SDS has announced that it is working on an EU-targeted blockchain settlement system for banks and merchants.

YouTube carries out yet another purge of cryptocurrency-related channels, by banning content creators, deleting videos and demonetizing content.

Following expectations of excess electricity, cryptocurrency mining farm operators in China are preparing for a long-awaited recovery.

In an effort to help citizens that lack banking services, the Bahamas’ Central Bank has decided to start developing the Sand Dollar CBDC.

In a recent press statement, Apple’s co-founder, Steve Wozniak, shared his own story concerning bitcoin ownership, and how he still believes in the future of the cryptocurrency.

NASA is reportedly working on a blockchain-based aircraft flight data securitization system, to protect military and corporate aircraft data.

witzerland’s financial regulatory authority, FINMA, has announced that blockchain and crypto companies can now be eligible to receive up to $100 million in public funding, thanks to a new license.

Malaysia announces the deployment of a blockchain-based degree authentication tool, meant to limit the number of fake diplomas, and speed up verifications.

Chinese Central Bank publishes research paper on blockchain technology, and states that it’s unable to replace the current fiat financial system.

Bitmain releases a controversial Antminer update which might be patented and may exploit a proof-of-work flaw, to increase chip efficiency by 13%.

Venezuela reaffirms the launch of the petro cryptocurrency, as the public sale date rapidly approaches.

The Singapore Stock Exchange and the Monetary Authority of Singapore are working on a blockchain-based system that would make securities settlements more efficient.

The United Nations Trade Department has authored a white paper, where the potential of blockchain technology is examined for the trade and supply chain industries. This marks a start towards blockchain involvement for the UN.

Following numerous debates, Ethereum Classic goes ahead with its fork/update, thus removing the increasing mining difficulty protocol.

Bitcoin’s energy usage has been a heated debate in the media – in this article, we cover the numbers, possible solutions, and whether it’s a real issue.

The University of Basel, Switzerland, is working on a blockchain-based project for registering digital course certifications. Advantages include reduced risk of fraud, and instant access to credentials.

NASAA and CFTC announce the commencement of operation CryptoSweep, meant to reduce the number of fraudulent Initial Coin Offerings available on the market.

Argentinian Bank partners up with blockchain service provider, for the development and implementation of quicker and cheaper cross-border payments system, using bitcoin.

Japan’s biggest bank, the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group partnered up with Akamai, to develop a blockchain-based payment system capable of handling 1 million transactions per second.

Recent reports indicate that Wal-Mart has filed for a patent, meant for the creation of a blockchain-based marketplace that would allow customers to resale their past purchases.