3 results for "blockchain"
π InnovationA startup called Spacecoin just won approval to test a new kind of satellite internet in Kenya, one that runs on blockchain instead of a single company's control. While Starlink already dominates with thousands of satellites, this decentralized approach could offer more affordable, censorship-resistant internet to underserved areas.
π‘ SolutionsChinese investigators are turning cryptocurrency's own technology against corrupt officials, using blockchain records to trace bribes that criminals thought were untraceable. A breakthrough case involving a senior banking official shows how transparency built into digital currencies is becoming an unexpected ally in fighting corruption.
π¦Έ Community HeroesA Dutch court has successfully brought accountability to a significant cryptocurrency fraud case, securing β¬1.5 million in compensation for 130 victims. The legal system's thorough handling of the case demonstrates growing protections for investors in the evolving digital currency landscape.