Blockchain is an obscure term to most Americans, even if due to its growing popularity they know it’s linked to the burgeoning world of cryptocurrency and cyberspace transactions. In its simplest form ...

Blockchain is a hot topic—the buzzword of the year, according to The Guardian. The technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, blockchain promises a new, decentralized way of recording and ...

NASA and other space agencies, such as the European Space Agency (ESA), are considering potential applications of blockchain technology to space missions and internal operations. According to a NASA ...

The financial industry remains the largest driver of blockchain adoption, particularly through applications like cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Can blockchain technology transcend its association with cryptocurrencies and establish itself as a game-changer in other sectors? While blockchain has been synonymous with Bitcoin and other ...

In the formative years of blockchain, decentralization was seen as the ultimate goal that defined the ethos of the entire movement. Bitcoin embodies this principle well. However, in recent years, the ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Doretha Clemons, Ph.D., MBA, PMP, has been a ...

Given the meteoric rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies in 2017, some mainstream financial institutions are clamoring to board the steadily moving crypto train. The successful launch of Bitcoin ...

Traditionally, exchanges require an intermediary such as a broker to match buyers and sellers. With the blockchain, the need for 3rd party arbiter is obsolete. Orders to buy and sell are matched and ...