# Most blockchain advocates haven’t even used Bitcoin

# Most blockchain advocates haven’t even used Bitcoin

” Most blockchain advocates haven’t even used Bitcoin “ Bitcoin (BTC) popularised the term blockchain. Blockchains, or “decentralized and distributed digital ledgers used to record transactions across a network of computers,” have been around for over thirty years, the household name for a blockchain is Bitcoin.  That’s despite the fact that the Genesis block was…

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# Regulation stole the show at Barcelona’s European Blockchain Convention

# Regulation stole the show at Barcelona’s European Blockchain Convention

” Regulation stole the show at Barcelona’s European Blockchain Convention “ Some 2,500 crypto-curious blockchain believers descended on Barcelona’s Hyatt Tower conference suites last week in a networking bonanza. The 8th edition of the European Blockchain Convention, and the fourth occurrence in Barcelona, also coincided with Bitcoin (BTC) sitting tight below $25,000. Despite an over 60%…

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#Shakira’s ex Gerard Piqué announces retirement from soccer

#Shakira’s ex Gerard Piqué announces retirement from soccer

“Shakira’s ex Gerard Piqué announces retirement from soccer” Gerard Piqué has announced his retirement from professional soccer aged 35. The Barcelona defender revealed his final game will take place Saturday against Spain’s Almeria at the Nou Camp stadium in his hometown. The 35-year-old — who is a three-time Champions League winner — thanked the sport…

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#Barcelona helps disabled beachgoers frolic in waves

#Barcelona helps disabled beachgoers frolic in waves

“#Barcelona helps disabled beachgoers frolic in waves” BARCELONA, July 20 – Seven-year-old Max Segui has a huge smile on his face as his father carries him ashore at Barcelona’s Nova Icaria beach after a splash in the sea. Segui has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, making beach trips difficult, but today he is using a…

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# Beyond Bitcoin? Little known project jumps 116% on €2.75M EU ‘new money’ grant

# Beyond Bitcoin? Little known project jumps 116% on €2.75M EU ‘new money’ grant

“# Beyond Bitcoin? Little known project jumps 116% on €2.75M EU ‘new money’ grant ” A little-known blockchain project more than doubled in value overnight following the announcement of its involvement in a European Union digital economy research program. The spot price for the Ethereum-based Streamr (DATA) token increased 116% leading into Feb. 12, after it…

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#Barcelona women reinvent bike business during COVID-19

#Barcelona women reinvent bike business during COVID-19

“#Barcelona women reinvent bike business during COVID-19” BARCELONA – When the coronavirus slammed Spain in March, Ariadna Serra realised that 2020 and beyond looked dreadful for the cycling tours for foreign students company she co-founded ten years ago. So Serra, 41, and five of her female co-workers explored new opportunities over virtual drinks. They decided…

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