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India is shaping up to become a blockchain powerhouse as it acknowledges the utility of the technology and incorporates it into more sectors, including education, where academic fraud is rampant.
Using Bitcoin's blockchain technology, MIT has become one of the first universities to issue recipient-owned virtual academic credentials with their new digital diplomas.
Could decentralised content streaming be beneficial to the entertainment industry? We examine how blockchain could shift the power back to the creators
Puerto Rico is seeking to improve its anti-corruption efforts by adopting blockchain as part of a broader effort to become a crypto and blockchain hub.
Several countries are considering launching central bank-backed cryptocurrencies that are more stable compared to other cryptos. These will give fiat currency very stiff competition.
Britain Moves Closer to Launching Official Digital Currency
Blockchain has numerous applications in fighting crime, including authenticating wines.
Such a database would make it so easy for police officers to tackle vehicle trafficking.
I found another database with millions of records. I’m not sure it uses blockchain, though!
Done! This website offers a decentralized blockchain database for car VINs.
Let’s face it: blockchain is the future of academic certification.
India has also been using blockchain to verify academic certificates and combat fraud.
The University of Bahrain, too!
MIT is already issuing digital certificates with blockchain technology.
Blockchain-based certificates have the potential to be recognised globally, making it easy to find a job anywhere in the world.
Microsoft has also been looking into blockchain as an anti-piracy solution.
Check out this Indonesian company that is using blockchain to fight digital piracy.
https://kr-asia.com/indonesian-book-giant-turns-to-tech-to-fight-piracy
Why is the entertainment industry not using this tech? It could save them billions of dollars annually!
Blockchain can provide foolproof digital watermarks that can make pirating content very difficult.
A number of countries are already implementing blockchain technology with the aim of curbing corruption.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/puerto-rico-wants-to-combat-corruption-with-blockchain-technology
Blockchain is the ultimate tool for fighting corruption, especially were government agencies are concerned.
Several countries are considering launching central bank-backed cryptocurrencies that are more stable compared to other cryptos. These will give fiat currency very stiff competition.
The problem with cryptocurrencies replacing fiat money is that they are too volatile.
Cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, and top cryptos such as bitcoin might replace real currencies within no time.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/cryptocurrencies/bitcoin-vs-fiat-global-finance-2050-crypto-experts-finder-2021-7