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The motto of Kik.com is “connecting the world through chat.” As a social networking app, the platform allows the youth of the world to communicate easily without resorting to the same old texting on their smartphones. Most appropriate for older teens, Kik features everything on trend that kids covet like video, image filters, and theRead more

When LegalZoom hit the virtual pavement, it was poised to revolutionize the legal industry by taking traditional activities like starting a corporation or LLC to the Internet. Now, with Contract.org, those in need of specific legal services have a fast and easy way to execute an agreement for an exchange. The good news is thatRead more

The Blockchain Education Network (BEN) is a dynamic and proactive nonprofit community organization empowered by the blockchain leaders of the future: students and youths. These young people are creating blockchain clubs to serve their local communities. BEN connects these young leaders, who are committed to making change now for a better future. While BEN connectsRead more

Posted on Medium.com/FinTech Weekly Magazine, by Blockchain Industry Group (BIG) — Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have the potential to change the way the nonprofit sector is funded. Through the use of bitcoin and the underlying blockchain technology, donors and recipient organizations are finding ways to conquer traditional fundraising hurdles. Because the technology is still fairlyRead more

Known as the oldest and largest bitcoin advocacy organization, The Bitcoin Foundation, headquartered in San Francisco, facilitates cooperation and communication among the diverse bitcoin community globally. Goals include coordinating efforts and creating awareness of the benefits of bitcoin and its technology requirements. The foundation is established on several core financial beliefs: autonomy, decentralization, guaranteed financialRead more

The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) is the world’s largest open-source blockchain initiative with over 400 member companies. The alliance brings together leaders and innovators across many industry sectors, including various industry-leading companies, startups, and high-tech experts, for the purpose of advancing enterprise blockchain technology use and development of enterprise-grade applications. The EEA international membership isRead more

Located at the IT University of Copenhagen, the European Blockchain Center promotes a partnership across industries and disciplines to support blockchain-based solutions. The Center’s partners include the Copenhagen Business School, the University of Copenhagen, Aalto University, and the Stockholm School of Economics. Established in 2017 by Professor Roman Beck, the Center spearheads research projects, includingRead more

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a very active international professional association and membership organization. The GBA is focused on creating public conversations among governments and industries to effectively leverage blockchain technology. Members share a common interest in “promoting blockchain related solutions to government requirements.” The GBA invites any interested individual to join its membership.Read more

The IBM Blockchain Platform is a cloud service that offers customers a platform for developing and managing their blockchain networks. IBM has worked to develop a secure platform for its corporate customers. The cloud services make it easier for customers to develop and maintain their networks than if they tried to do this strictly in-house.Read more

Many people are interested in the potential impact of blockchain technology within the real estate industry. The idea of streamlining transactions, sharing information more readily, and standardizing procedures has caught the attention of real estate service providers as well as potential homebuyers and renters. The International Blockchain Real Estate Association (IBREA) has gathered innovators, thoughtRead more

The blockchain sphere is expanding so quickly, it is a challenge to keep up with the latest global industry developments. Who are the blockchain companies driving the latest initiatives? Where are they headed? Who are the current innovators with the greatest future impact? How are they already shaping the new global economy? As you diveRead more

News of hot trends travel fast and cryptocurrency is front and center. Whether investors will run and reap a bundle of profits is yet unknown, but in the interim they can enjoy the blockchain’s tech gamification. The talk is all about the DApp game, CryptoKitties, one of the latest innovations taking the sector by storm.Read more