Michael Wight

Michael is a freelance writer with special interest in finance and technology. He regularly trades cryptocurrencies and loves to share his knowledge with others.

Trade

Michael Wight November 15, 2018
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Commodities Firms Complete Blockchain Pilot for Black Sea Wheat

Two Swiss-based companies, Solaris Commodities and Transoil International, have successfully conducted a blockchain-based pilot transaction of Black Sea wheat.
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Technology

Michael Wight November 12, 2018
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California: Midterms See Largest US State Elect Pro-Bitcoin Governor

The newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, is one of the few “pro-Bitcoin” politicians in the country.
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Business

Michael Wight November 12, 2018
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Blockchain Used To Empower Small-Scale Farmers

How are crypto loans helping small-scale farmers in Africa? Block Commodities started their pilot project in Uganda, and they're working…
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Finance

Michael Wight November 8, 2018
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New Kid On the Block: BancorX Offers Instant Cross-Chain Crypto Conversion

The newest generation of crypto exchange service allows for cross-chain transactions without deposit funds. Check out BancorX.
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Technology

Michael Wight November 7, 2018
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Asteroid Mining To Democratize Space?

A blockchain-based startup is trying to find a foothold in a trillion dollar industry by taking over a company designed…
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Finance

Michael Wight November 5, 2018
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UK Government To Update Crypto Tax Guidance in Early 2019

According to a new report, UK officials have created a list of regulatory steps concerning distributed ledger technology and cryptoassets.…
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Finance

Michael Wight November 2, 2018
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Mastercard Intends to Centralize Cryptocurrency System

It looks like cryptos are about to be “bankized” with Mastercard filing a patent regarding the application of fractional reserve…
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Trade

Michael Wight October 30, 2018
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Maersk and IBM Struggling to Find Partners

IBM and Maersk are having a difficult time finding partners for TradeLens, their recently-launched DLT tool for supply chains.
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Finance

Michael Wight October 30, 2018
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Albania To Plan Crypto Regulation Framework

Is Albania willing to look beyond their skepticism towards crypto? The PM has praised the role of digital currencies and…
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Security

Michael Wight October 26, 2018
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Walmart to Use Blockchain To Improve Food Safety

Walmart made it mandatory for all suppliers of fresh produces to trace their food supply chain by installing IBM enterprise…
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