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‘The future is multichain’ has become crypto’s latest favourite refrain. Forbes reports that contrary to the mantra of ‘one chain to rule them all’, many enthusiasts are now starting to believe that the blockchain industry will consist of many different blockchain networks communicating with each other in much the same way that Android users can […]

Based on the request of the US Congress, US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has proposed four policy options, to aid policymakers implement blockchain technologies while effectively tackling challenges, reports CoinTelegraph. These are as follows: With setting standards, GAO envisions tackling challenges around interoperability and data security. Some considerations include implementations of consensus mechanisms and establishing […]

The blockchain technology landscape is shifting in Austria, with public institutions and private firms experimenting with the tech, opines Veronika Rinecker at CoinTelegraph. Austria has been actively transforming into an attractive location for providers of blockchain-based products, with the government itself experimenting with the technology and trying to create a legal basis upon which companies […]

CHAISE, ESRI and Blockchain Ireland letter, inviting participation in a survey on blockchain skills. “Dear Blockchain Community, The ESRI and Blockchain Ireland’s Education, Skills and Innovation Working Group invite you to participate in a survey on Blockchain Skills Requirements as part of the CHAISE project. The ESRI is currently working on the CHAISE project to […]

The digital revolution is happening on many fronts, and electricity and power grids are feeling the effects. Writing for Forbes, senior contributor on sustainability, Jeff McMahon, reports that once upon a time, a single electric utility would send electricity in one direction to many customers. But the grid is evolving so that millions of devices […]

Please join us on 30 March for our first in-person event from the Blockchain Ireland Developer Workgroup. We’ll kick off the event with a quick Q&A with the Head of Blockchain from a multinational to find out about what’s going on in the ecosystem. The event will move into a networking session with some refreshments […]

NGI Trublo, a H2020 project, is giving up to €175,000 in equity free-funding to 20 blockchain projects.   TruBlo is an EU-funded project and part of the Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative. The funding is for two use cases: a) Trust and Reputation b) Proof-of-validity / Proof -of-location The closing date is 30 March 2022 […]

The European Blockchain Convention 2022 takes place in Barcelona, from June 26-28, 2022. Around 1,000+ blockchain, DLT and crypto enthusiasts are expected for the latest on the Blockchain Ecosystem.  Described as the most influential blockchain event in Europe, it is once again back in person, and Blockchain Ireland, through our #Startups and Web3 ecosystem, is […]

US President Joe Biden is expected to sign a long-awaited executive order directing the Justice Department, Treasury and other agencies to study the legal and economic ramifications of creating a US central bank digital currency, reports Reuters. In an article citing a source familiar with the matter, the time frame is for this week (07/03/2022). […]

Concerns have been expressed by US Senate Democrats that cryptocurrencies may be used to sidestep economic sanctions imposed on Russia, reports Protocol.com. It writes that Senate Democrats want to know what steps the US Treasury Department is taking to prevent such actions. “Given the need to ensure the efficacy and integrity of our sanctions program […]

The British Blockchain Association is hosting the fourth Blockchain International Scientific Conference online on 14 March, from 08:00. Attendance registration is now open, but paper submissions are closed. Among the presentations will be “Developing Education Awareness of Blockchain /DLT: A Student Led Blockchain/DLT Research Fellowship”.This will be presented by Dominic Allen, student, GMIT, Dr Trevor […]

Intel Corp has recently launched a new chip for blockchain applications, such as Bitcoin mining and minting NFTs, to cash in on the rising usage of cryptocurrencies, reports Reuters. The chip will ship later this year, says the report, and the first customers include Block Inc, the Jack Dorsey-led firm that recently changed its name […]