China is leading the way in a number of industries, whether it's the next generation of mobile internet, robotics, electric cars or even carbon trading.

Oliver Cann 10 Sep 2018

Decarbonizing Energy

What does reimagining our energy system look like?

Distributed energy resources will play a central role in modernizing our electricity grids toward a low-cost, low-carbon energy future, and blockchain will play an essential role in their...

David Martin 07 Sep 2018

Financial and Monetary Systems

What's the future of Blockchain?

Everything you need to know about Blockchain - and what's coming next.

VoxEU 30 Aug 2018

Blockchain

In this Bangkok neighbourhood, you can buy and sell electricity using Blockchain

The pilot project in the centre of Thailand's capital is among the world's largest peer-to-peer renewable energy trading platforms using blockchain.

Rina Chandran · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 30 Aug 2018

Digital Economy and Society

41% of Americans say they won't ever invest in cryptocurrencies

A new study shows how few Americans have invested in cryptocurrencies.

Lucinda Shen · Fortune 23 Aug 2018

Financial and Monetary Systems

These are the three main problems affecting blockchain

Despite being dubbed as a financial innovation, the inner workings of blockchain still face major speed bumps.

Markus Brunnermeier and Joseph Abadi · VoxEU 17 Jul 2018

Mining and Metals

4 ways blockchain will transform the mining and metals industry

By cutting out paper, improving tracking and allowing data sharing, blockchain is set to revolutionize mining for ever.

Max Weiland 10 Jul 2018

China

Jack Ma's Alibaba has launched a blockchain-based payment service

Jack Ma might have doubts about Bitcoin, but his company is investing in a blockchain-based remittance service for the Filipino community in Hong Kong.

Lucinda Shen · Fortune 02 Jul 2018

Blockchain

Don't understand the difference between Bitcoin and blockchain? Read on

This is what differentiates cryptocurrency, blockchain and cryptoassets.

Knowledge@Wharton · Knowledge@Wharton 26 Jun 2018

Blockchain

Here are three ways blockchain can change refugees' lives

It can help them work, eat and prove their identity.

Ahmad Sufian Bayram 25 Jun 2018

Blockchain

From diamonds to recycling: how blockchain can drive responsible and ethical businesses

Diamond mining and raw materials extraction are still plagued by instances of modern-day slavery, poor health and safety conditions and environmental destruction. The use of emerging tec...

Candice Teo 22 Jun 2018

Sustainable Development

Cutting money transfer fees could unlock $15bn for developing countries. Here's how

Blockchain could help smaller operators to grow, allowing more competition in the sector.

Alan Safahi 19 Jun 2018

Blockchain

How blockchain can manage the future electricity grid

A more distributed and decarbonized energy future requires a more decentralized solution. Step forward blockchain.

Sam Hartnett and Peter Bronski 30 May 2018

Switzerland

Blockchain could be the answer to Switzerland’s business registration bureaucracy

Swiss entrepreneurs face on average a six-week-long, paper-heavy process to legally register their business entity with the government.

Dylan Love · Business Insider 30 May 2018

Blockchain

Will GDPR block Blockchain?

Many technologists believe that blockchain will be more transformational than the internet itself. But is GDPR standing in its way?

Anne Toth 24 May 2018

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