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By Idowu Akinde – BIG Nigeria Ambassador. In recent times, we’ve seen a rapid rise in the level of public awareness about #Blockchain. Especially within the context of cryptocurrencies, it is a given that individuals and corporations have made – and continue to make – a killing from this buzzword. All things being equal, this trend doesn’t look likely to abate any time soon.

By Vivek Acharya – BIG United States Ambassador Blockchain is a disruptive game-changing technology that will have an impact as huge as the internet in the next two decades. Enterprise blockchain solutions are gaining momentum as they enable inter & intra org collaboration, offer enhances interoperability, transparency, enhanced security and holistic visibility (traceability). Learn aboutRead more

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has released an advisory to all financial institutions and intermediaries concerning the illicit use of convertible virtual currencies (CVCs), including red flags as well as registration, monitoring and reporting requirements.  This article covers the highlights of this advisory.  This information is importantRead more

There is a growing demand for certified professionals in the blockchain space. Companies, investors, and developers require certification as a means of validating a person’s skill set. Until recently, the blockchain space lacked this simple, but essential, factor. Now, thanks to firms such as the Blockchain Training Alliance, the industry is set to change. TheRead more

As the cryptomarket continues to expand, so does the need for certified blockchain professionals. In the past, employers were forced to depend on third-party websites to find experts in their field. The problem with this approach is that it’s extremely difficult to verify a blockchain professional’s skill level. Recognizing the desire by companies and professionalsRead more