quantum computing
IBM Opens Quantum Computation Center in New York
On September 18th, IBM announced the opening of the IBM Quantum Computation Center in New York State which will house the world's largest fleet of quantum computing systems for commercial and research activity that exist outside of an experimental lab environment.
Google’s Quantum Technology Could Satiate Proof-of-Stake Detractors
Google’s newly achieved ‘Quantum Supremacy’ computing technology has been marked for some surprising applications in the cryptocurrency space. According to one researcher on the project, the technology could enhance the proof-of-stake (PoS) algorithm.
Tencent Unveils Top Ten Tech Trends for 2024
Tencent Research Institute's report on 2024's top technology trends highlights quantum computing, high-performance chips, AI-driven industry development, sustainable computing, IoT, cloud computing, and more, signifying transformative impacts across industries.
Harvard's Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: A Leap Towards Error-Correction and Noise Reduction
Harvard researchers have developed a processor using logical qubits for error-correction and noise reduction, a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing that could potentially revolutionize the field.
JP Morgan, Ciena and Toshiba Partner to Establish Quantum Key Distribution Network
JP Morgan Chase, Ciena, and Toshiba announced to research a Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system in groundbreaking research for better protection for blockchain networks from eavesdropping and quantum computing attacks.
Vitalik Buterin Proposes a Quantum-Resistant Hard Fork for Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin proposes a hard fork strategy for Ethereum to protect funds against quantum computer attacks, sparking a community-wide discussion on quantum security.
BIS Conference Addresses Cybersecurity in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)
Agustín Carstens, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, highlighted the importance of cybersecurity for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) during a conference in Basel, Switzerland, emphasizing the need for secure, user-friendly, and adaptable systems.
Quantinuum Secures $300 Million in Landmark Quantum Computing Funding Round
Quantinuum secures a significant $300M equity fundraise at a $5B valuation, led by JPMorgan Chase, Mitsui, Amgen, and Honeywell, marking a major stride in the quantum computing sector and boosting development of fault-tolerant quantum computers.
WEF Report Warns of AI and Quantum Computing Risks
The WEF 2024 report warns of the negative impacts of AI and the risks of quantum computing, including misinformation, labor market disruptions, security concerns, and ethical issues in healthcare and geopolitics. The report calls for increased regulation and public awareness of AI.
Nature: Why AI Meeting Quantum Computing Is a Scientific Revolution
According to Nature, the integration of AI and quantum computing, particularly in quantum machine learning, is an emerging field that offers potential for groundbreaking advancements but faces significant challenges and skepticism.
PowerGhost: The Mining Malware to Watch in 2020
In Part 3 of the interview, Yeo Siang Tiong, General Manager for Southeast Asia, Kaspersky shared with us the state of cryptocurrency mining malware and he believed we should watch out for Powerghost in 2020! Yeo also explained the cybersecurity solutions of Kaspersky on quantum computing.
IBM and Verizon Business Collaborate on 5G and AI Edge Computing Innovation
Tech giant IBM is collaborating with Verizon Business to help usher in the future of Industry 4.0 through their respective expertise on edge computing innovation and 5G technology.
Bitcoin's Correlation with S&P 500 at a Nine Year Peak, says Quantum Economics Founder Mati Greenspan
Mati Greenspan, founder of Quantum Economics believes the coronavirus pandemic has brought Bitcoin closer to the S&P 500 than ever before.
Chinese Telecommunications Giant ZTE Collaborates with China Mobile to Publish Blockchain and Edge Computing White Paper
Chinese multinational telecommunications giant ZTE has partnered with China Mobile, along with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Laboratory, and Peking University to publish a “blockchain and edge computing whitepaper.”
China’s Tencent Will Invest 500 Billion Yuan in Blockchain and New Technology Infrastructure
Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings, the owner of China’s messaging platform WeChat has announced that the company will be investing 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) in the next five years in emerging technologies including blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Tencent is aiming to strengthen the development of FinTech in China, following the push of accelerating the development of blockchain as stated by the country’s President Xi Jinping.
Mati Greenspan Shocked by Ripple’s XRP Token’s Circulating Supply Up by 26% this Year
Mati Greenspan, the founder of analytics firm Quantum Economics expressed his disbelief that the circulating supply of Ripple’s XRP token has increased by 26% this year.
Alibaba Unveils Its First Home-Grown AI Chip
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba unveiled its first artificial intelligence inference chip on Wednesday, a move which could further invigorate its already rip-roaring cloud computing business.
UTXO
UTXO stands for An Unspent Transaction Output. It is one of the key concepts in bitcoin design and it is closed related to modern "payment, settlement, clearance" process in financial system.
Cardano to be Integrated with Wolfram Alpha’s Technology to Build Advanced Smart Contracts
Cardano has recently announced that it will be integrating with Wolfram Alpha, the world’s largest answer computing engine.
Bitcoin Experiences the Second-Largest Drop in Mining Difficulty in History
The latest Bitcoin mining difficulty adjustment has experienced a major decline of 16%, representing the largest drop since late 2012.