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Just as with most emerging technologies, there is a need for a corresponding work force. This need is accompanied by a huge demand for skills and expertise in such industry; and this is the scenario with blockchain technology. What is Blockchain Technology? Blockchain technology also referred to as Distributed ledger
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Head of Social Impact at cryptocurrency firm Ripple – Ken Weber assessed the blockchain skill gap, as he urges tertiary institutions globally to expand their education curriculum to offer blockchain and digital asset courses; to fill in numerous roles in the industry. Weber discussed the increasing demand for blockchain professionals globally
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Bank of England (BoE) Governor – Mark Carney at a recent meeting with central bankers worldwide, stated that a cryptocurrency backed by several nations could replace the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency. Mark Carney believes that a global digital currency similar to Facebook’s Libra will reduce
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The bitcoin and cryptocurrency industry is an emerging industry, one with a lot of benefits and potential. And as with all things involving finance including those of fiat currencies, bad elements are known to capitalize on the lapses of unsuspecting individuals who lose funds to these schemes. In this article,
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Rwanda’s Central Bank – The National bank of Rwanda (NBR) has kick-started research on the development and issuance of its own official digital currency. As reported by BNN Bloomberg, the country’s apex bank is keen on offering digital currency as a means to improve transaction efficiency and foster economic
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Andrew Yang, a candidate of the Democratic Party for the 2020 United States Presidential elections, says he will implement blockchain-based mobile voting as president. According to his official campaign website, Yang states that the United States should take up voting in mobile devices, and utilize blockchain tech for verification processes.
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The United Kingdom Pension and Welfare Agency has described blockchain and distributed ledger technology as potential tech for the payments industry. According to an official blog post, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) through Deputy Director Richard Laycock says the DWP is seeking ways to revamp its payment system,
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Japanese Gift Card Company – Amaten has announced it will partner blockchain network provider Aelf to issue tokenized gift cards on the blockchain; enabling giftcards to be exchanged and managed using blockchain technology. Both companies look to curb fraud by enabling gift cards to be tracked from issuers to customers, to
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The cryptocurrency industry is set for an eventful few months of 2019 and more in 2020. In this publication, we list three relevant dates on the minds of the crypto faithful. September 23: Bakkt Official Launch After months of waiting and an announcement of initial testing in early August, Bakkt
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US NBA team – The Dallas Mavericks have become the second team in the NBA to accept Bitcoin (BTC) as payment for match tickets and club merchandise. The news comes a year after initial hints on the adoption of BTC were made by team owner, Bitcoin proponent and cryptocurrency investor – Mark
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Global cryptocurrency exchange - Binance has its iOS App (V1.7.1) reinstated on the Apple App Store, after months of wait by any Binance users. The app which was previously taken down by Apple requesting a revalidation process is back and available to download for iPhone users. Sequel to
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The World Bank has announced it has raised an additional AUD 50 million for its Kangaroo bond (Bond-i) due August 2020, using blockchain technology. Through its International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the World Bank says it is the first bond created, issued, traded and managed through its life