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Cryptocurrency is a buzz word, but it is very difficult to grasp because of a great number of nuances, opinions and omissions. In many people's minds, it is a synonym of blockchain, while crypto is, in fact, only one of the products based on it. In this section we write about various coins, crypto markets and crypto exchanges, as well as the numerous applications of blockchain. How it works, what opportunities it offers and what dangers it hides; the way the industry is going to develop in the near future. You will find all about it here.

Japanese HR Invests in Blockchain Technology

news | Aug 24, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 1

Recruit Holdings is Japan's largest HR services company. Recently, the giant valued at $50 billion has heavily funded an American blockchain startup. What do HR and decentralized technologies have in common?

Indian State of Maharashtra Getting Ready to Test Blockchain Technology

news | Aug 20, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 15

Indian mass media have reported on the plans of the state government to use blockchain to improve the efficiency of entire economy sectors.

Crypto currency exchange Binance to launch Libra analogue

news | Aug 19, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 17

As part of the Venus project, the company will issue stable coins pegged to fiat currencies of various countries.

Audius vs. Modern Music Industry

news | Aug 17, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 23

Audius is a blockchain startup seeking to cut middlemen out of the music business. The company has recently presented its blockchain’s beta version.

Brazilian Bank BTG Pactual Joins PTDL Group

news | Aug 16, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 16

A leading Latin American investment bank has joined PTDL Group, an organization developing a blockchain platform for financial market participants.

Kelly Services Enters into Strategic Partnership with Moonlighting

news | Aug 16, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 23

A major recruiting company announced its cooperation with Moonlighting blockchain-based platform.

Pay with Samsung crypto currency

news | Aug 15, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 46

The South Korean technology giant has added a new feature to its Blockchain Keystore app store: users can now pay with the company's crypto currency.

A smart blockchain city to be built in Cambodia

news | Aug 15, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 30

The authorities of the Cambodian capital have decided to build a smart city of 100 hectares in Phnom Penh. The project will be implemented by Singapore-based startup Limestone Network.

Blockchain to protect the oldest Korean bank

news | Aug 15, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 12

Korea's oldest bank, Shinhan Bank, has signed a contract to build a new security system based on blockchain.

Who was affected by the North Korean cyber attacks?

news | Aug 13, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 33

The United Nations are currently investigating 35 North Korean cyber attacks in 17 countries. Last week, information surfaced revealing that the country had spent over $2 billion stolen funds on financing national weapons programmes.

South Korea Launches Its Own Cryptocurrency

news | Aug 08, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 40

The coin to be issued by November this year will become part of the smart city concept, which is planned to be implemented in Seoul.

Amazon Working on Advertising Blockchain

news | Aug 07, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 35

To do that, the company is planning to hire a specialist to develop the relevant software.

Lock, stock: former Microsoft employee arrested for cryptocurrency theft

news | Jul 18, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 53

The suspect is 25-year-old Ukrainian national Volodymyr Kvashuk. The damage inflicted is estimated at $10 million.

Libra – hype, revolution or sham?

articles | Jul 15, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 183

Over the past few weeks, Libra has probably become the most discussed topic in all media outlets. There is a lot of speculation around the topic: someone views initiative as a threat, while others believe that it is a long-awaited breakthrough.

Visa moves to blockchain, gets rid of passwords

news | Jul 11, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 53

Digital asset security startup Anchorage has recently attracted over $40 million in funding. Investors included Visa, Andreessen Horowitz and other companies.

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Mars exploration: fantasy versus harsh reality

articles | Aug 19, 2019 | Science & Education | 15

Mars is a promising object for future colonizers, as well as a possible refuge in the event of a global catastrophe on Earth. So far, there are too many difficulties for relocation, but companies working in this area promise to solve them

The downfall of Galaxy Fold, the idea crisis and the future of smartphones

columns | Apr 26, 2019 | Gadgets | 50

Samsung has cancelled the release of Galaxy Fold. Why do engineers, designers and users rarely see eye to eye, and what can we expect from the mobile industry in the future?