Blockchain Coverage

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A primer on DeFi - decentralized finance - because it will 'affect us all'

All investors should be fluent in the potential of decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 as it is better to understand the implications now.

Wilmington startup Telios selected as grantee for blockchain network

The Wilmington startup Telios has been selected as a grantee and will construct its secure email platform on the blockchain.

Crypto is crashing but luxury brands see blockchain tech as way to save billions

Many cryptocurrencies have seen dramatic drop in price as markets have taken a tumble recently. But luxury brands are turning to the technology behind crypto.

Inside crypto's colossal collapse: Experts discuss what triggered $60B loss in market cap

The crypto market was back in the headlines in early May as the cryptocurrency stablecoin TerraUSD (UST) broke its peg to the U.S. dollar. UST was an algorithmic stablecoin of the Terra blockchain, which used arbitrage with its sister cryptocurrency, Luna, to maintain UST’s value. The collapse of both led to a loss of nearly $60 billion in market capitalization from the two coins. Experts talk with UNC-s Kenan Instititue about what happened, why, and what's next.

Next Red Hat? Raleigh blockchain startup Kaleido aims to lead open-source revolution for Web3

Just as Red Hat led the open-source revolution in the Web 2.0 world from right here in the Triangle, Raleigh blockchain startup Kaleido says it plans to lead the new open-source charge for the Web3. Read more here.

Winston-Salem startup Fluree emerging as a pacesetter in Web3

“Mainstream adoption of Web3 — the decentralized Internet of data — is on the horizon. As the rise of data ecosystems are met with privacy, trust and interoperability challenges, Fluree is uniquely poised to become the infrastructure of choice in the emerging Web3 market,” says Dan Malven, Managing Director at 4490 Ventures.

Raleigh's KNOW Seafood has closed $400K, could raise up to $1M

Raleigh startup KNOW Seafood, which uses blockchain technology to document and display how seafood is sourced and sent direct to consumers, has raised additional capital just months after raising more than $1 million.

UNC Tax Center forum tackles blockchain, cryptocurrency issues

Demystifying Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, a webinar, is the latest in a series of tax policy webcasts jointly hosted by the Kenan Institute-affiliated UNC Tax Center and the AICPA. Here are the details.

As global supply chain teeters, this Raleigh startup unravels knots with blockchain

Headquartered out of Raleigh Founded’s Capital Club on West Martin Street, Kaleido is growing at an astonishingly clip – “around “3-5X, depending on market segment.” It's now aiming to become Raleigh's next $1-billion company. Read more here.

Blockchain for global enterprises: Q&A with Kaleido’s Sophia Lopez and Steve Cerveny

Emerging Raleigh startup star Kaleido has already landed partnerships with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. It’s also the top-rated product for both its blockchain-as-a-service and blockchain platform on G2, besting tech giants Amazon, Ethereum and Salesforce. Here's insight into how and why for the success.

Raleigh startup using blockchain to solve supply chain issues

Founded in 2017, Kaleido is a blockchain startup headquartered in co-working hub and business incubator Raleigh Founded.

'Future of commerce is going to be in the metaverse' - here's how, Raleigh startup CEO says

Raleigh startup Transmira is raising $2.6 million. According to the company's co-founder and CEO, the future of commerce will depend on company's ability to engage with the 'metaverse.' WRAL TechWire spoke with CEO Robert Rice about the technology, the startup, and this belief.

W-S startup Fluree delivers blockchain security to 3 federal projects

Fluree PBC, headquartered in Winston-Salem, announced involvement in three projects to benefit the U.S. government, noting in a statement that increased interest in cybersecurity is leading governmental agencies to consider adopting blockchain technology.

Tasty investment? KnowSeafood's blockchain-based direct-to-consumer service lures investors

Raleigh-based KnowSeafood launched a direct-to-consumer seafood delivery platform during the global coronavirus pandemic, and is now raising as much as $2 million in seed funding to become the first national seafood brand, cofounder Dan McQuade said.

A Fed-backed digital US dollar? A Fed governor makes the case

Lael Brainard, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, laid out a case for a secure, central bank-backed digital currency that could create a more efficient payment system and expand financial services to Americans who have been underserved by traditional banks.

IBM, Moderna to explore how tech can boost COVID-19 fight from supply chain to digital health records

IBM and Moderna will explore vaccine management solutions that provide end-to-end traceability to address potential supply chain disruptions and how IBM’s Digital Health Pass, which is built using blockchain technology, can help individuals maintain control of their personal health information and choose to share it in a way that is secured, verifiable, and trusted,

Blockchain can fix our electoral process, says Smashing Boxes CEO

Nick Jordan, CEO at Smashing Boxe, which focuses on software product development firm with an emphasis on healthcare, blockchain and Internet of Things, says blockchain is a key to fixing our electoral process. Here's why.

Chapel Hill firm raises additional $10.1M for ‘blockchain opportunities’ fund

That's in addition to $60.9 million raised last October, bringing its total to date to $71 million.

Fluree, a Filipowski-led blockchain startup, closes on $6.5M in new capital

Fluree, a data management platform founded by veteran entrepreneur Flip Filipowski and partner Brian Platz, has closed on a $6.5 million seed round.

IBM strikes multi-year alliance with EY; one goal is to boost Red Hat cloud

Fresh off a partnership agreement with Verizon to push edge computing, 5G and more, Big Blue also has signed a deal with global professional services firm EY. A major goal is to help customers speed up digital transformation and also utilize Red Hat OpenShift in hybrid cloud computing.

Cary startup Kronoverse lands more investment for blockchain gaming platform

Kronoverse, a Cary-based startup developing a platform by the same name and a 3D role-playing game called CryptoFights, has secured further funding.

Making headlines: Epic Games streaming; Bandwidth boost; IBM-Oracle blockchain; NetApp buy; AT&T, Verizon smart cities update

In today's tech roundup, Epic backs Nvidia streaming, a Wall Street firm touts Bandwidth.com, Verizon and AT&T cut back on smart cities, IBM turns supercomputer against coronavirus, IBM and Oracle talk blockchain collaboration, and NetApp makes an acquisition.

Duke Engineering is teaching blockchain to master's students

The blockchain concept of anonymous, unalterable financial transactions can still feel a little bit illicit to those with little to no experience. Duke's new Fintech master's program, launching this fall, will take some of the mystery out of it via a class in blockchain.

Cucalorus Connect Conference Nov. 14-15 explores intersection of creativity and technology

Cucalorus Connect this year focuses on innovative healthcare technology, but also offers sessions on blockchain, the hottest marketing buzz word, and the pinksocks movement.

Chapel Hill firm raises $60.9M from 11 investors for ‘blockchain opportunities’ fund

Morgan Creek Capital Management filed information about new funding under Morgan Creek Blockchain Opportunities Fund II. It raised the capital from 11 investors, according to a recent SEC filing.