Aaron Wood

Aaron Wood is an editor at Cointelegraph, with a background in energy and economics. He keeps an eye on Blockchain's applications in building smarter and more equitable energy access globally.

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China is the global leader in filing for patents on Blockchain technology, filing more than double the US.

China Filed The Most Blockchain Patents In 2017

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2018-03-25T20:26:00+01:00

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Chinese IT Ministry commissions a committee to standardize Blockchain technology and practices.

China: IT Ministry To Create Committee For Blockchain Standards, Domestic And International

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2018-03-24T00:47:00+00:00

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Hackers shut down municipal computer systems in the US state of Atlanta, demand Bitcoin as ransom.

US: Hackers Shut Down Government Computers In Atlanta, Demand Bitcoin

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2018-03-23T22:46:00+00:00

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According to the WSJ, the SEC will increase its scrutiny of the crypto industry, launching examinations in up to 100 hedge funds that deal with crypto.

WSJ: SEC To Examine Up To 100 Crypto-Related Hedge Funds

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2018-03-23T06:57:00+00:00

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Bitcoin surges today to break $9,000 dollar barrier, albeit not for long.

Bitcoin Price Breaks $9,000, Doesn’t Stay For Long

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2018-03-20T23:25:00+00:00

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US President Donald Trump introduces executive order, banning US citizens from buying Venezuela’s oil-backed digital currency, the Petro.

US President Trump Bans US Citizens From Buying Petro

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2018-03-20T03:38:00+00:00

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A SEC official has confirmed that the agency is currently working on dozens of cryptocurrency probes.

US: SEC Official Confirms “Dozens” of Cryptocurrency Probes

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2018-03-17T00:51:00+00:00

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Coca-Cola and the US State Department are implementing blockchain technology to fight forced-labor conditions globally.

US State Department And Coca-Cola To Use Blockchain Technology To Fight Forced Labor

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2018-03-16T22:54:00+00:00

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