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Latest News on Research and Development of Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrency in several educational institutions and other places.
Israeli University Sues Blockchain startup for Intellectual Property violation
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Technion, an Israeli University has sued its senior faculty member for establishing a zero-knowledge proof technology company and making use of knowledge while working at the institute. Thereby violating the intellectual property of the university. As reported on local media the Prof. Eli Ben-Sasson has been filed with a civil
San Francisco University Gets $25 Million Donation in XRP from Ripple Co-Founder
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San Francisco University based in California has received $25 Million Donation in XRP. This was donated by Chris Larsen Ripple Co-Founder and his wife Lyna. According to the report by San Francisco State University’s (SFSU), This donation was for a fundraising campaign called “BOLD Thinking”. This campaign had a
The Fudan University of China has introduced a Blockchain Research Center
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Top University from China called – Fudan University has launched a Blockchain Research Center in Shanghai. Quite recently, it observed that blockchain is gaining a lot of attention in the educational sector. Among many such institutions, Fudan University in China has launched a Blockchain research cente. As per announcement, the
Harvard Cryptographer says - 'Cryptocurrency is Honestly Useless'
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In a recent announcement, a Harvard Cryptographer stated that cryptocurrency is ‘Honestly Useless’ While there is no dearth for cryptocurrency critics including the government officials, a recent statement made by the Harvard cryptographer might force crypto fans to lose their hope in it. Yes, a renowned technology researcher
Ripple Partners with 11 New Universities for Blockchain Research
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Ripple has partnered with top 11 universities around the world for blockchain research. According to Ripple’s blog post, University Blockchain Research Initiative (URBI) was started by Ripple to expand its partners in the education and research sector. This URBI initiative also helps blockchain ecosystem to grow and was
Indian Business School has launched Blockchain based certificate system
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In the era where everything can be deceived, right from personal identity docs to the degree obtained by a student, an Indian Business School has begun providing degree on blockchain based certificate system. The SP Jain School of Global Management has issued 1,189 blockchain-based certificates to graduands
Xerox Wins Patent To Track Changes in Electronic files Using Blockchain
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Xerox, a company known for its printing and digital document solutions has received the patent to track changes in electronic files using blockchain. According to US Patent Website, The patent has been first been published on November 13, 2018. As Xerox had filed for it last year August. This patent
Malaysian Universities Use Blockchain to Curb Fake Certificates.
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In most of the counties, fraudulent certificate’s is a problem which they are not able to solve. But right now in Malaysian Universities are planning to use blockchain to stop fake certificates. Also, this initiative is being done by teaming up with the government. According to the announcement
