Karan Kapoor
Bitrates Writer

Karan Kapoor is a writer for various cryptocurrency publications. A double major in Computer Science and Business, he started dabbling in Bitcoins in 2014 and hasn't looked back. Having grown disillusioned with the state of affairs after working in IT, he holds lofty dreams about blockchain technology bringing wholesome changes to better the world.

Crypto Related Mergers and Acquisitions Going Through the Roof Despite Market Slump
A new report declared a whopping 209% increase in the number of mergers and acquisitions of crypto business this year. How did this happen?

Blockchain Technology Is Eradicating the Illicit Trade of Blood Diamonds
After exhausting all options to eradicate the illicit trading of blood diamonds, the diamond industry has turned to blockchain for a solution.

Baidu Releases Blockchain Whitepaper Detailing XuperChain Network
Chinese search engine giant Baidu released a whitepaper introducing XuperChain and commercial applications for their blockchain services.

Royal Bank Of Canada Endorses Ripple as Future of the Remittance Industry
The Royal Bank of Canada backed Ripple’s technologies and suite of products to revolutionize the remittance and banking industries in a report.

UK Government Interested In Using DLT For Securing Digital Evidence
UK’s government is exploring DLT for solving evidence sharing challenges. We explore their plans on a micro and macro level.

Australian Securities Exchange Expects Shift To DLT to Save $23 Billion in Fees
The Australian Securities Exchange declared that upgrading to blockchain technology by 2021 will eliminate $23 billion in investor fees.

World Bank, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Partner on World’s First Blockchain Bond
The World Bank makes history by creating the first global blockchain bond via the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. What impact will this have?