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Blockchain Gets A Government Job
The US government is putting its GDP data on blockchain, while the Philippines plans to put its national budget on it. They are not doing it to look cool; they want everyone to trust their data. In India, where GDP stats sometimes get a side-eye and government spending often looks shady, this kind of openness would be really welcome.
Could Being (a) Patient Actually Reward You? Blockchain Says Yes
Big companies often use people’s health data without their permission. With blockchain, patients can finally take control, deciding who is allowed to see their records, and even getting paid if their data is used for medical studies or research.
Global Blockchain, Local Battles: Why India Needs Shield With Local Touch
Online scams often look the same, but the tricks used by fraudsters in India are very much local. To keep our investors safe, we need rules and tools built for our own backyard, not borrowed or copied from the West.
India’s Techies Missed The AI Train, Its Banks Must Board The Blockchain Bus
Between 2020 and 2024, the world's top banks have invested $100 billion in blockchain companies to offer better services. While global finance reinvents itself with modern tools, India’s lenders can’t afford to stay on the sidelines.
Blockchain Isn’t For Goliaths Alone, Davids Can Use It As Well
Small businesses could simplify payments, prove product quality, reduce middlemen, cut costs, and reach new customers with the help of blockchain’s transparent and secure technology.
Vietnam’s Blockchain ID Could Guide Aadhaar On How To Stop Oversharing
Vietnam has adopted a secure national blockchain for identity and records, where users control how much they want to share. There may be lessons here for Aadhaar, which tends to share more than it should, on how to protect a user’s privacy without compromising on convenience.
India’s Next Credit Boom Might Be on UPI, Not Plastic
Banks are pulling back on credit cards amid rising delinquencies, but QR-based RuPay-on-UPI is quietly gaining ground with frequent, low-ticket spends driving growth
Your Reward Points Aren’t Pointless: They Need Redemption, The Blockchain Way
Indian banks must simplify their loyalty programme structure and explore tokenisation using blockchain to give their customers a world-class experience. It’s time to start rewarding loyalty with a little help from tech.
Time For Insurers To Hop Aboard Blockchain For Fast, Easy Claims
From crop to health insurance, blockchain technology could help insurers automate claims, eliminate delays, and restore trust.
How Credible Is Your Carbon Credit? Blockchain Can Call The Bluff
The technology has the potential to address the carbon-credit market’s inherent flaws, enhance accountability, and ensure each credit is properly tracked and utilised.
Why Stock Brokers Are Going To Be Upset With Blockchain’s Next Move
Platforms like Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood are rolling out tokenised stock offerings — digital versions of equities like Apple or Tesla that can be traded 24/7, across borders, without traditional brokers or exchanges.
Hackers’ Hands Are In The Cookie Jar, But Blockchain Can Snap The Lid Shut
Cyber attackers are hijacking accounts using stolen session cookies and browser data, without even needing passwords. But blockchain-based identity systems can lock them out by ensuring that your credentials stay with you, not on some central server.
