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Bitcoin Daily: NJ Assembles Blockchain Initiative Task Force; IBM Eyes Blockchain Browser
Bitcoin // August 11, 2019

New Jersey’s governor has signed a bill to implement a Blockchain Initiative Task Force. Bill S2297 explained that the task force will study potential uses for blockchain technology on the state and local level, with an emphasis on medical records, land records, banking, and property...

Partial Fix For Vulnerability In Chrome Web Browser For Android
Security & Fraud // January 03, 2019

Google has reportedly patched a security weakness in its Chrome web browser for Android that could impact users’ privacy. According to a report, the vulnerability exposes users’ device model and firmware version, which could enable hackers to pinpoint unpatched devices and try to break into...

Firefox Gets Into Browser-Based Deal Tracking Business
Merchant Innovation // November 13, 2018

Mozilla has announced that the Firefox Test Pilot team is launching Price Wise and Email Tabs in time for the holiday season, giving users more choice and transparency when shopping online. “These game-changing desktop tools are sure to make shopping a breeze with more options...

Brave Raises $35M In Newest Trend: Coin Offerings
Bitcoin // June 05, 2017

Brave, a cryptocurrency startup, launched a so-called coin offering last week to bankroll a new web browser and was able to raise the equivalent of $35 million. According to a report in Fortune, initial coin offerings, in which companies sell cryptocurrency tokens to backers,is one...

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Bitcoin Daily: NJ Assembles Blockchain Initiative Task Force; IBM Eyes Blockchain Browser

August 11, 2019
New Jersey’s governor has signed a bill to implement a Blockchain Initiative Task Force. Bill S2297 explained that the task force will study potential uses for blockchain technology on the state and local level, with an emphasis on medical records, land records, banking, and property auctions as potential applications. “Blockchain technology is a promising way […]

Partial Fix For Vulnerability In Chrome Web Browser For Android

January 03, 2019
Google has reportedly patched a security weakness in its Chrome web browser for Android that could impact users’ privacy. According to a report, the vulnerability exposes users’ device model and...

Firefox Gets Into Browser-Based Deal Tracking Business

November 13, 2018
Mozilla has announced that the Firefox Test Pilot team is launching Price Wise and Email Tabs in time for the holiday season, giving users more choice and transparency when shopping...

Brave Raises $35M In Newest Trend: Coin Offerings

June 05, 2017
Brave, a cryptocurrency startup, launched a so-called coin offering last week to bankroll a new web browser and was able to raise the equivalent of $35 million. According to a...