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Blockchain and Science, Not Ready for Prime Time

James Evans

A panel of data and behavioral scientists envision great potential for blockchain in science, but show few cases of blockchain in use today among researchers. . . . → Read More: Blockchain and Science, Not Ready for Prime Time

Blockchain Manufacturing Model Described

Chart: Blockchain in manufacturing

A report from the U.S. government’s standards agency offers a model for using blockchain, a distributed transaction process, to secure transmissions in smart manufacturing systems. . . . → Read More: Blockchain Manufacturing Model Described

Genomics-Blockchain Company Launches, Raises $4.3 Million

Blockchain network graphic

A new enterprise that promises to collect and protect a person’s genomic data with blockchain technology is starting up with the help of a genomics legend and $4.3 million in seed financing. . . . → Read More: Genomics-Blockchain Company Launches, Raises $4.3 Million

Asset Segmentation, Tokenization, And Blockchain Technology

Allowing as many investors as possible regardless of their capital seems like the only way for modern companies to achieve their grandiose goals. . . . → Read More: Asset Segmentation, Tokenization, And Blockchain Technology

Analysis Reveals Ransomware Payment, Support Networks

In a two-year study, engineers and computer scientists trace the networks used by perpetrators to break in, encrypt, and hold for ransom the contents of personal or business computer systems, a growing form of cyber attack. . . . → Read More: Analysis Reveals Ransomware Payment, Support Networks

MIT Building Statewide Health Innovation System

A unit of Massachusetts Institute of Technology is establishing what it calls an innovation ecosystem that pulls together different players in health care to better serve the needs of patients. . . . → Read More: MIT Building Statewide Health Innovation System

Tracking Algorithms Devised to ID Human Traffickers

Computer scientists developed techniques that help identify the people placing sexual service advertisements by tracing the bitcoin payments for those ads. . . . → Read More: Tracking Algorithms Devised to ID Human Traffickers

California Set to Pioneer Blockchain ATMs in MMJ Dispensaries Statewide

California will see a new form of blockchain cryptocurrency POS terminals in key medical marijuana dispensaries around the state. . . . → Read More: California Set to Pioneer Blockchain ATMs in MMJ Dispensaries Statewide