Research

Security

NASA Eyes Blockchain Tech to Secure Aircraft Flight Data

A NASA paper proposes using blockchain and smart contracts technology from Hyperledger to keep aircraft flight data secure.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 January 2019
Monero

Crypto Mining Malware Has Netted Nearly 5% of All Monero, Says Research

Hackers have mined at least 4.32 percent of the total monero in circulation, worth nearly $40 million today, according to new research.

Markets  ·  10 January 2019
Department of Energy

US Department of Energy to Fund Blockchain Research Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy is offering funding of up to $4.8 million for fossil energy research, including blockchain applications.

Business  ·  9 January 2019
Patents

IBM Says Blockchain Can Power ‘Open Scientific Research’ in New Patent Filing

A patent application from Big Blue hints at a blockchain solution for scientific research.

Business  ·  12 November 2018
ICOs

Israeli Startups Raised $600 Million Through ICOs in 2018: Report

A new report by research firm One Alpha found that, despite a general slowdown in the crypto market, Israeli startups continue raise funds from ICOs.

Markets  ·  2 November 2018
Regulation

Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Existing Laws Should Apply to Blockchain

A Hong Kong Stock Exchange research report proposes that blockchain-based financial activities should be governed under existing regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 October 2018
Exchanges

Nearly $1 Billion Stolen In Crypto Hacks So Far This Year: Research

The losses related to crypto hacks continue to rise sharply, with nearly $1 billion stolen in the first nine months of 2018, research suggests.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 October 2018
Crypto Hedge Funds

Crypto Hedge Fund Launches Are Soaring to Record Levels This Year

Despite the bear market in cryptocurrencies, crypto hedge funds are expected to comprise 20% of all hedge fund launches this year, research indicates.

Business  ·  10 October 2018
Investments

VC Investment in Blockchain Startups Is Up 280% So Far This Year

VC investment in blockchain and cryptocurrency startups is soaring in 2018, having already almost tripled last year's total, says a report.

Business  ·  2 October 2018
Ethereum

Most ICOs Didn’t Take Funding Hit Despite Ether Price Decline: Research

Despite the big drops in ether prices since late last year, ICO projects haven't lost money on average, according to new research from BitMEX.

Markets  ·  1 October 2018
Bitcoin

HODL No More? The Amount of Bitcoin in Active Wallets Is Near Record Highs

An increasing amount of bitcoin is held by active individual users, suggesting the market is ripe for transactional growth, according to Chainalysis.

Tech  ·  24 September 2018
Exchanges

Tether’s Impact on Bitcoin Price Not ‘Statistically Significant,’ Study Finds

Issuance of tether (USDT), the controversial stablecoin, has had no meaningful impact on the price of bitcoin, a newly published academic study found.

Markets  ·  21 September 2018
Research

Blockchain Can Help Solve Swathe of Environmental Issues, Says WEF Study

Research by the World Economic Forum and PwC has identified over 65 ways blockchain could address some of the most urgent environmental challenges.

Markets  ·  17 September 2018
Research

Blockchain Could Boost Trade Finance by $1 Trillion, WEF Research Says

Blockchain technology can help global businesses generate an extra $1 trillion in trade finance, according to World Economic Forum research.

Business  ·  13 September 2018
India

Indian Government Approves Bank’s Blockchain Research

India's top executive body has granted approval for the Exim Bank to conduct research into how blockchain technology may benefit the financial sector.

Business  ·  12 September 2018