A blockchain is a kind of database invented in 2008 that stores and secures information in sequential blocks. Unlike the case with traditional databases, a blockchain’s contents are not kept on a ...

Blockchain technology, the technology that keeps cryptocurrency secure, has come a long way since its inception. Today, the technology doesn’t just power popular cryptos like bitcoin and ethereum — it ...

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has repeatedly criticized bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But his firm has remained a leader in developing blockchain-based products and services. Over the course of ...

Blockchain technology, initially developed as the backbone of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, is now making waves in the shipping industry. With its ability to provide secure, transparent, and ...

It's a future that is not between decentralization and control, but about building a bridge connecting them, creating space ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. Since its ideation over 30 years ago, blockchain’s use by the ...

Enterprises are still hesitant to adopt blockchain because most blockchain projects today require committing to a single chain — and single-chain strategies create costly risks. Interoperability is ...

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters foresees a future in which nearly all global transactions are conducted on a digital ...

Validators are responsible for adding new blocks and verifying transactions in proposed blocks, thus playing a vital role in the functioning of the blockchain. A validator is crucial in validating ...