[BLOCK] The Youth of Africa: Cryptocurrency and Akon City

In the past 10 years rapper and activist Akon has been doing astounding work to showcase Africa’s overshadowed potential. Here, he sat down with Luke Scerri to talk about his latest developments in our BLOCK magazine. Can you describe your vision of Africa? What makes it unique in your opinion?  

Thinking globally, kick-starting locally: from a small town to the whole world

“We created a retail-oriented, and user-friendly Video Surveillance Software boosted with artificial intelligence” If NSoft has ever popped up in your mind, then you probably know a thing or two about the betting industry. NSoft is a well-positioned software provider in this sector. That should cover the explanation of a company domain of influence? Right?…

Enterprise blockchain security specification – A framework for organisational distributed ledger security

Dr. Stefan Bayer announces the creation of the Enterprise Blockchain Security Council (EBSec) and the release of the Enterprise Blockchain Security Specification (EBSS) EBSec is an alliance of companies with a shared interest in the secure adoption of distributed ledger technology in enterprise applications. EBSS, the first result of the collaboration, is a framework guiding…

Cambodia officially launches national digital currency – Bakong

This currency can be used through a mobile app installed on a smartphone Yesterday, October 28th, Cambodia officially launched a digital currency issuance plan supported by the central bank. This currency draws on blockchain technology designed by a well-known Japanese financial technology startup, Soramitsu Co.

Tax challenges from digitalisation: where are we at?

Seed’s Nicky Gouder addresses the tax challenges arising from digitisation In March 2018, the European Commission (EC) proposed two rules to tax digital activities in ‘a fair and growth friendly manner’. The first proposal related to the creation of a new permanent establishment where companies have a significant digital presence. This proposal would result in…

AI and affiliate management tools, a look at the tools tech companies use

By taking a look at the way technology companies use their AI tools, affiliate managers should be able to devise some strategies that will help them to build stronger connections with customers Words by Lee-Ann Johnstone, an award winning digital marketing strategist and affiliate management coach. Lee-Ann has almost two decades of digital marketing and…

Machine Learning: General approach to casino business cases

Machine Learning by Paul Reilly, AI engineer, founder of flashbitch.com, a largely AI-generated casino bonus website, a technology enthusiast and speaker.

Review of IOTA Foundation as a moving force for massive blockchain adoption in different industry sectors

Words by Gabriel Zanko, Tech Advisor, CEO of MobileyourLife (Investment Banking for Deep Technology and Renewable Energy), CEO of Urano Capital (the future Seed Fund for Deep Technology), researcher and speaker Daniel Ramos, Gabriel Zanko, Mobileyourlife – Bogotá, D.C., Colombia INTRODUCTION

Virtual payment by Cryptocurrencies revolutionising the gaming industry

Integrating cryptocurrencies to casino’s payment method options Cryptocurrencies, which are increasingly popular in the world of online transactions, are establishing themselves every day in new industries as a new, secure and reliable means of payment.   

TOTOIT acquisition to develop front-end solutions for EveryMatrix

Malta based iGaming platform provider EveryMatrix acquired TOTOIT, a Thailand-based development company, in bid to expand the company’s front-end division.   Long-time partners, EveryMatrix and TOTOIT, have embraced the next step in their relationship by integrating the TOTOIT within the companies’ structure.