Goldman Sachs expects a “significant uptick” in trading volumes of blockchain-based assets within the next one or two years, the bank’s global head of digital assets told Reuters. The Wall Street heavyweight has also seen increasing client interest in crypto derivatives trading, Mathew McDermott said, as markets expect the US securities regulator to soon approve […]
Blockchain technology will be used to verify the real-name identities of China’s 1.4 billion people, according to an announcement from the Blockchain-based Service Network (BSN), China’s national-level blockchain initiative – a move likely to spark concern among data-privacy advocates, reports Coindesk. China’s Ministry of Public Security spearheaded the initiative, called RealDID, with help from BSN. […]
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Bringing together an international cast of authoritative and innovative voices of the blockchain, crypto and Web3 worlds, in a blend of key notes, discussion panels and breakouts, the event will once again provide a forum for learning, sharing, and discussion. Addressing themes around maturing and stabilising influences from developments in stablecoins, central bank digital currencies, […]
Forbes has announced that the latest iteration of its revered “Under 30” series will be etched onto the Ethereum blockchain for the first time, reports Cryptonews. The narratives of the exceptional individuals featured in the list will be permanently recorded on the blockchain, marking a significant foray into the intersection of traditional media and web3. […]
What is sharding for blockchains?
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The Block’s editor in chief, Tim Copeland has written a good explainer on the technique of sharding in blockchains, explain that it is used to enhance the scalability of blockchain networks in multiple ways. The premise of sharding, explains Copeland, is to split up information across multiple shards, potentially increasing storage capacity. This can be […]
In their quest for scalability and cost-effectiveness, many layer-2 networks adopt a centralised approach to on-chain transaction processing, introducing a single point of failure vulnerability. The Metis blockchain, however, has pioneered a distributed sequencer pool to improve security and decentralisation, reports Cointelegraph. The Ethereum blockchain introduced smart contracts to automate certain events on the network, […]
Date and Time: Wed, 29 Nov 18:30-20:30 Location: Dogpatch Labs, Custom House Quay Dublin 1 During this after-work event, we will explore how blockchain can revolutionize the way we address climate change and create sustainable financial solutions. Our guest speakers will share their passion and approaches to harnessing blockchain technology for sustainability and climate-finance. Connect […]
Join BlockW, in partnership with KPMG, on 29 November to discuss Immersive Technologies and how Ireland can be a front runner in this field. Date and time: Wednesday, November 29 · 8 – 9:30am GMT Location: 2 Harbourmaster Pl, KPMG Platform X 2 Harbourmaster Place D01 X5P3 IFSC, Dublin Attendees can register for in person […]
Sonia Shaw, executive, CoinW, has said the recent uptick in NFT sales shows a “broader and more profound interest” extending beyond art, reports Cointelegraph. In the weeks leading up to November, nonfungible token (NFT) data showed a consistent upward leap in weekly sales. While the volume is still far from its peak in 2021, executives […]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced five additional industry pilots to Project Guardian to test various use cases around asset tokenisation, reports Cointelegraph. Project Guardian is a collaborative initiative led by Singapore’s central bank that seeks to develop new financial infrastructure using decentralised finance (DeFi) elements. The latest initiatives are aimed at developing […]
SC Ventures, the fintech investment and venture arm of banking group Standard Chartered, has announced a new tokenisation platform, Libeara, reports Coindesk. The platform will enable the creation of a tokenised Singapore dollar government bond fund for accredited investors, according to the announcement. Libeara has also partnered with FundBridge Capital, an organisation for fund managers […]