Almost from the very beginning, the anonymity of cryptocurency exchange and its non-reliance on regulated banking systems have made them attractive to certain criminals. As it became obvious that blockchain-based currencies were not going to simply disappear, governments around the world began the slow process of developing systems to regulate Crypto Exchanges and the other platforms people use to exchange Bitcoins, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies for goods, services and other types of currency.

Topics: cryptocurrency, Security, KYC

OK, that’s probably not actually going to happen. However, smart contracts, smart assets, and unique blockchain protocols like MXC are making it possible for contracts and agreements of many kinds to become self-enforcing. The time and expense saved by removing even the possibility of fighting for agreed contract rights could be the dawn of a whole new economic reality.

Topics: MXProtocol, smart contracts

Our first event was a massive success! Not only did we fill the house while competing with the world cup (oops) - we did it on a Friday evening! Here’s the recap.

Topics: MXC, MXProtocol, Roadshow, MXC Event

The Internet of Things (IoT) can only be as good as the connectivity that will host it. For better or worse, an average reader of this post likely deals with different devices that demand a variety of wireless networks on a daily basis. Personally, I instantly recall the countless times I’ve leeched off cafe WiFi, my bluetooth headset that keeps booting off my car’s connection, and my cellular data bills that somehow keeps getting larger...

Topics: IoT, LPWAN, MXProtocol

MXC Foundation is hosting a series of events around the world. Our Global Roadshow started with the Berlin Launch Party and will end in New York on July 25.

Topics: MXC, MXProtocol, Roadshow

First, let’s define a few terms. I’ll assume you know what low power wide access networks (LPWANs) are, and how the IoT uses them. But the interaction of LPWANs and the sharing economy bears examination.

Topics: MXC, cryptocurrency, LPWAN, sharing economy

As smart technologies become ubiquitous in every part of our lives – from personal devices to public infrastructures – the ever-expanding digital infrastructure poses ever-growing vulnerabilities.

Topics: Security, MXProtocol

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Remember those old Mac and Windows commercials? They depicted Mac as an easy going guy who could do what you needed without extra steps or baggage. Then came Windows. Windows was the corporate guy with red tape for just about everything.

Topics: Data, MXC, IoT

Passive income is the holy grail of personal finance. Every finance class or conversation I had since high school included something about passive income. At one time I was so obsessed with it that I continually played the game “Cashflow” to prepare myself to be a king of passive income (hint: I’m not). Passive income is money that you earn, without traveling to work, or spending any large amount of time earning it. Essentially money you make with little to no effort. Here is Rich Dad’s definition:

Topics: MXC, passive income, LPWAN

Topics: Data, LPWAN, Blockchain