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By allowing digital information to be distributed without being copied, blockchain technology creates the backbone of a new type of internet. Originally invented for crypto-coin technology, the tech community is now finding other potential uses for the technology.

How Crypto is Changing the Sports Betting Landscape

Photo Credit: Pixels.Com Across the US, sports betting is becoming extremely popular and lucrative as more states move to legalize it. In Michigan, for instance, a recent report revealed that licensed sportsbooks made up to $32 million in revenue in a single month. This represented an impressive 20% increase from the previous month, highlighting the

By |2025-03-02T11:50:04-05:00March 2nd, 2025|Blockchain|
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Russian Banks Switch To Crypto Currencies To Beat Ukraine War Monetary Sanctions

NEW YORK - The impact of sanctions and the collapse of the Russian ruble after the invasion of Ukraine has some Russian banks turning to the crypto market for a boost. Like the biggest one. That is Sberbank, Russia’s largest lender, which just received a license from the central bank to issue digital assets to clients on Thursday. Sberbank said

By |2022-03-20T15:45:58-04:00March 20th, 2022|Blockchain, ESD|
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The U.S. Is Considering Digital Dollars To Jump On Crypto Currency World Trend

WASHINGTON DC - The U.S. is gingerly considering whether to adopt a digital version of its currency, one better suited for today's increasingly cashless world, ushering in what could be one of the dollar's most fundamental transformations. In that scenario, the U.S. would not only mint the coins and print paper bills but also issue

By |2022-02-08T17:17:35-05:00February 8th, 2022|Blockchain, IoT|
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Blockchain Based Data Management Used to Create Sustainable Food Systems

TROY - The global ethical food market is expected to grow to $728 billion by 2025. One company, TrustBix, is using blockchain technology to monitor and encourage food to be sustainably produced. There are two platforms used, BIX, which is the blockchain, and ViewTrak, which is the software. The company has been in business since

By |2022-01-18T17:56:29-05:00January 16th, 2022|Blockchain, Industry 4.0, IoT|
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Adrian Grenier Attends CoinGeek Conference As Panelist About Achieving Green Bitcoin

DETROIT - Adrian Grenier, who is an actor most popularly known for his roles in HBO’s The Entourage, Netflix’s Clickbait and the award-winning film The Devil Wears Prada, has attended the recently concluded CoinGeek Conference in New York City as a panelist discussing how to achieve a green Bitcoin. Grenier is also known as a

By |2021-10-22T15:44:35-04:00October 22nd, 2021|Blockchain, Guest Columns|
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Study: Insights On Retaining High-Potential, Skilled Workers In Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Manufacturing Institute’s Center for Manufacturing Research partnered with the American Psychological Association to examine best practices for worker retention among manufacturers and explore the factors that affect retention. Featuring both leadership and worker perspectives, the Manufacturing Engagement and Retention Study analyzed why manufacturing workers stay with their employers and what contributes

By |2021-07-20T12:23:38-04:00July 17th, 2021|Blockchain, Featured|
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What Are Cryptocurrency Non Fungible Tokens And How Do They Protect Digital Assets?

ANN ARBOR - Internet attorney Enrico Schaefer joins Matt and Mike to explain Cryptocurrency Non Fungible Tokens - or NFTs, are pieces of digital content linked to the blockchain, the digital database underpinning cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Unlike NFTs, those assets are fungible, meaning they can be replaced or exchanged with another identical one

By |2021-03-26T14:49:49-04:00March 26th, 2021|Blockchain, mitechtv|
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Walmart To Create Fintech Start-Up For Employees, Customers

DETROIT - Walmart said this week that it’s creating a fintech start-up with Ribbit Capital, one of the venture capital firms behind Robinhood. The big-box retailer did not share the name of the new company or say when its services will be available. It said it will develop unique and affordable financial products for Walmart

By |2021-01-15T15:11:01-05:00January 15th, 2021|Blockchain, IoT|
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What’s The Outlook For FinTech In 2021?

ANN ARBOR - Jason Raznick, the CEO of FinTech financial service Benzinga, talks about what has happened in FinTech in 2020 and his outlook for FinTech in 2021 - Spoiler alert - Mergers and Acquisitions. What Is Benzinga.com? Benzinga is a content ecosystem that makes information easier to consume. Our mission is to connect the world

By |2020-12-04T15:57:46-05:00December 4th, 2020|Blockchain, IoT, mitechtv|
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Automation Alley Project DIAMonD Creates 3D Printer Network

TROY - Automation Alley, Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center and a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub for North America, has unveiled Project DIAMOnD (Digital, Independent, Agile, Manufacturing on Demand), creating the country’s largest 3D printer network on a blockchain technology platform. The project aims to accelerate digital transformation among Michigan manufacturers and strengthen supply

By |2020-10-18T15:39:28-04:00October 15th, 2020|Blockchain, New Products, New Products / Contracts|
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