Tag: Fintech
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Navigating the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining
Posted on February 8, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length short
The world of cryptocurrency has rapidly evolved, presenting both innovative opportunities and, notably, raising concerns about its environmental impact. As the popularity of cryptocurrencies continues to surge, particularly those utilizing proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanisms, the environmental ramifications of cryptocurrency mining have come under intense scrutiny. This article explores the key aspects of this issue, delving into the challenges and potential solutions for achieving a more sustainable future for the crypto industry. By Alexander Fedotov.
Tags robotics iot crypto blockchain fintech
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Demystifying cryptocurrency and digital assets
Posted on January 15, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
The crypto space is vast, and it can be easy to get lost in a sea of terms and definitions. Consider this a brief introduction into this ever-changing universe. By @pwc.com.
Tags miscellaneous crypto blockchain fintech cloud
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Quantum supremacy: The race among Google, Microsoft, Intel, and IBM
Posted on October 9, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
In the realm of technology, quantum computing represents the next frontier. This revolutionary technology promises to dramatically increase computing power, potentially solving problems that are currently beyond the reach of even the most advanced classical computers. By defianceetfs.com.
Tags ibm infosec software miscellaneous ai fintech
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Google Cloud Next 2023 FinOps product announcements recap
Posted on September 12, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Google Cloud recently announced a number of new FinOps features and enhancements at Google Next '23. These new features and enhancements are designed to help organizations optimize their cloud costs and get the most value from their cloud investment. By Sarah McMullin.
Tags cloud cio management fintech
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Report explores quantum computing in particle physics
Posted on August 23, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length short
Researchers from CERN, DESY, IBM Quantum and more than 30 other organisations have published a white paper identifying activities in particle physics that could benefit from quantum-computing technologies. By Kristiane Bernhard-Novotny.
Tags big-data machine-learning cio fintech infosec miscellaneous
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Top 5 cryptocurrency trends (2023 & 2024)
Posted on August 14, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length long
The past year or so has been a wild ride in the cryptocurrency space. Ripe with fraud and falling prices, many analysts have questioned crypto's ability to survive and endure. By Josh Howarth.
Tags crypto miscellaneous learning blockchain fintech
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Why Ethereum is still the home of DeFi
Posted on June 6, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Ethereum is the 2nd largest blockchain by market cap behind Bitcoin, and thus the largest smart contract blockchain, so it's no surprise that Ethereum's blockchain supports the largest portion of assets locked in DeFi protocols, with about $27b of assets locked. By @ultimate.app.
Tags blockchain cio miscellaneous learning crypto fintech
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How to build an NFT gallery using QuickNode's GraphQL NFT API
Posted on May 18, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
A step-by-step tutorial on building an interactive NFT Gallery using QuickNode's GraphQL NFT API, icy.tools, JavaScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS. By Aayush Gupta.
Tags blockchain apis cloud fintech app-development
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SAP solutions to add on to an SAP S/4HANA System
Posted on May 14, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length long
Along with the core SAP S/4HANA solution, a number of peripheral SAP cloud applications provide benefits to financial organizations. These applications are often in the scope of finance transformation projects, with finance and accounting serving as interested parties in the implementation of these tools. The tools highlighted in this section cover analytics, end-to-end procurement, time and expense management, contingent labor management, and human resources (HR) management. By SAP PRESS.
Tags software fintech miscellaneous cio analytics big-data
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The greater use of cloud computing for financial services
Posted on April 19, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
For good reason, the financial services industry is quickly adopting cloud computing technology. Cloud computing provides numerous advantages, including cost savings, scalability, agility, and increased security. By Finance Magnates Staff.
Tags miscellaneous fintech blockchain cloud cio
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Technical differences between WEB 2 and WEB 3: A developer's perspective
Posted on April 3, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length short
Web2 refers to the internet's second generation, in which websites and web applications are centralized. For many years, Web2 has been the standard, with a client-server architecture and data stored on central servers controlled by a few large corporations. By Nxtgen Virtue.
Tags crypto blockchain fintech learning how-to
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Microsoft is building a cryptocurrency wallet into its Edge browser
Posted on March 31, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
A controversial feature is coming to Microsoft's browser just as the crypto markets are suffering. By Tom Warren.
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