Social Impact

Cryptocurrency isn’t known for being environmentally friendly (well, not Proof of Work mechanisms like Bitcoin), but a new blockchain project could help save endangered species—at a discount.The Newton Project, which seeks to replace…

Smart contract insurance is still a long way off, but one Bitcoin hodler is protecting his gains the old-fashioned way.  An Ohio man is attempting to claim $16,000 of stolen Bitcoin under his Homeowner’s Policy, justifying the claim under…

In August of 2018, Gallup released a report which claims 36% of workers in the United States work within the “gig economy.” That’s 57 million Americans who’ve traded traditional employment for work on a per-project-basis.Freelancers in…

Origin Protocol has launched its markeplace dApp and beta version on the Ethereum mainnet. It has set it sights on taking the middlemen out of the sharing economy.In essence, Origin Protocol is a platform for developers, who will create…

Reddcoin launched its ReddID wallet to the public yesterday and says its one step closer to the ultimate goal of becoming the monetized ‘Like’ button of the internet.Tipping online creators is nothing new and Patreon leads the way, but…

China's latest crackdown on cryptocurrency trading won't stop the determined few. China is set to lose the best and brightest of its current digital crop as they head off as crypto refugees. There is just one problem: they're taking the…

It doesn’t seem like the transportation industry could be completely disrupted by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Of course, the idea of both Lyft and Uber dominating local transportation industries across the globe seemed laughable a decade…

Cryptocurrency is an unpredictable industry. Some people are skeptical of getting involved as a result of the risky market. Crypto Briefing has explored the positive impact cryptocurrency has in the world, but the fact is many people don't…

The markets are down today. The debate over the value of Bitcoin rages hard, as some experts predict its demise and others celebrate its impending ascent. Its true value may be a highly debated topic among investors and traders, but to some…

Not for the first time, Alex Jones finds himself at the center of a controversy over internet censorship. The radio show host and conspiracy theorist has alleged the US Government orchestrates school shootings and 'white genocide'; that…

Studies suggest people with anti-vaccine sentiments - 'anti-vaxxers' - are on the rise. Refusing treatment is a growing trend in America: in states that allow non-medical exemptions (NMEs), two-thirds have seen a rise in the past decade.…

A new scandal is sweeping China, after the discovery that thousands of schoolchildren may have been inoculated with faulty vaccines. As social media continues to erupt against the government and regulators, one investor has proposed a novel…

A project looking to use blockchain technology to create a sovereign state held its inaugural congressional meeting on Monday.1,500 people participated in the first Russian Congress of Decenturion. Held in Moscow, the event featured…

Imagine what you would do if every penny you owned became worthless. That’s the subject of “Starting from Scratch,” a documentary short currently making the rounds on YouTube and Twitter.The seventeen-minute film follows the…

The First Amendment just got a major financial boost in the United States. Mainframe, a cryptocurrency startup dedicated to creating a censorship-resistant messaging system, donated a thousand Ethers to the Freedom of the Press Foundation.…

Imagine (if you can) a much-hyped cryptocurrency startup. After a successful ICO, the company decides to burn some of its tokens, thereby limiting circulation and raising the price.Suppose further that some executives decide to trade on…