There is no European equivalent to Google, Apple, Microsoft, Facebook or Amazon – all are American companies. There is also no European equivalent to emerging Chinese giants such as Alibaba, Huawei, Tencent or ByteDance (the publisher of music social media service TikTok). Rather than wondering why, we might want to take a look at what […]
Changing centuries of tradition: notaries and the blockchain
It is hard to think of a profession more steeped in tradition and conservatism than a notary. This is also part of its appeal to reliability: save for some innovations such as computer technology, a notary who was born in 1780 would not notice many changes if they were to be transported to the office […]
Big Brother or Santa’s little helper? How blockchain can transform justice
Cryptocurrencies are unfortunately often associated with ‘dark’ money, crime and legal twilight zones. However, cryptos’ underlying technology – blockchain – can actually be used to increase transparency and help fight crime. This will require walking a fine line.
Blockchain opportunities for governments
As with many technological revolutions, Blockchain is not only an opportunity for businesses in the private sector. Blockchain’s core advantages – speed, efficiency and security – are all three fundamental pillars of a well functioning government.