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Blockchain Security A Moving Target For Both Developers And Hackers

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No one truly knows exactly where and how blockchain technology will make the greatest impact. Regardless of where blockchain makes its mark, what is certain is that corporates have to trust that a largely unfamiliar innovation will work the way it should; that means securely, efficiently and easily.

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Ripple Powers X-Border Corporate Payments For UAE Bank

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As part of a broader effort to bring the newest innovations to its operations, the National Bank of Fujairah PJSC (NBF) has teamed with blockchain firm Ripple to enable cross-border payments via the RippleNet platform. The technology allows the bank to tap into Ripple ’s cross-border network and improve its user experience.

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Circle, Dapper Labs Team To Add Stablecoin Payments For Digital Collectibles

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Up to now, paying for digital collectibles on blockchain relied on cryptocurrency payments. That means they're "irreversible, highly secure and redeemable 1:1 for U.S. Dapper Labs is known for creating blockchain-based video game CryptoKitties, and for building sports, entertainment and consumer tech on blockchain technology.

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Bitcoin Daily: Blockchain Phone ‘Finney’ To Debut In Dec; AriseBank CEO Handed 120-Year Prison Sentence Over $4M Crypto Scam

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Blockchain startup AriseBank’s CEO is facing up to 120 years in prison for misleading investors in a crypto scam. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shut AriseBank down in March. Another new product is also ready to launch: Blockchain phone Finney is expected to start shipping in late December.

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Blockchain Tracker: How Blockchain Technology Could Impact Voting in U.S. Elections

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There is a technology that’s currently being used by the financial industry — which is starting to gain some commercial success thanks to IBM — that has the likelihood to be a solution for the overall voting process in America to help alleviate any concerns: blockchain technology. While there are currently no voting systems in the U.S.

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Blockchain Startup Blockstack Raises $5.3 Million To Keep Web Surfers’ Data Private

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Blockstack, a New York company that develops platforms for secure, server-less apps using blockchain technology, raised $5.3 Citing an interview the company gave to The Observer in October, the report said Blockstack, which formerly went by the name Onename, is designing a browser that is powered by blockchain technology.

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How Online Universities Take Fraudsters To School

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In fact, a recent study found that cell phone numbers were the fifth-most-important part of respondents’ identities, following Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, dates of birth and home addresses. Another technology giant is leading the charge with blockchain. Developments from around the Digital Identity World.

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