4th Industrial Revolution News

• Uber test case may have NZ fallout 04 Apr 2020 23:13 The New Zealand Herald Uber may look twice at the contracts it has with drivers in New Zealand if a lawsuit in the US rules almost 200,000 Californian drivers as employees rather than contractors, says an employment law expert. According to Bloomberg News, the taxi giant is …
• From $3500 a day to $300: Alexandra remembers the moment her world fell 04 Apr 2020 13:30 The Sydney Morning Herald "As soon as they put the restrictions on weddings, it all fell apart," she said. "Weddings are our bread and butter. We can withstand losing major corporate events but as soon as [weddings] were gone, it was over." Over the past decade, …
• How blockchain has invaded China 04 Apr 2020 11:40 Investing.com CB Insights recently released a report that shows start-ups in China are increasing their blockchain-related investments. The report was released this month and highlights that in 2015, many deals were made from US-based companies who accounted for over …
• Blockchain Fundamentals for Accounting and Finance Professionals Certificate 04 Apr 2020 09:57 Wiley The Blockchain Fundamentals for Accounting and Finance Professionals Certificate (16.0 CPE Credits) teaches you the characteristics of blockchain and cryptoassets; how to identify opportunities and risks for application within your own organization, and …
• SoftBank-Backed Fintech Firm Joins Chinese Conglomerate to Build Blockchain Platform 04 Apr 2020 05:57 Beijing News The fintech arm of China’s largest insurer and a logistics conglomerate are teaming up to develop a blockchain-based information-sharing platform for one of the country’s biggest trading hubs.   OneConnect Financial Technology, which is the fintech arm of …
• Canopy Growth Wins Canadian Medical-Device License for Pot Vaporizer 04 Apr 2020 03:29 The Motley Fool Canopy Growth (NYSE:CGC) added to its collection of licenses this week. On Thursday, the company announced that its subsidiary, Storz & Bickel, has received a medical device license from the Canadian government for its Volcano Medic 2 vaporizer. This …
• Innovative Industrial Properties: Potential Pitfalls To This Play On Pot 04 Apr 2020 01:55 Seeking Alpha Introduction The legalization of marijuana is becoming more common, and as many as forty states will have some form of marijuana legalization on the books by the end of 2020. The cannabis industry is likely to continue to rapidly grow and expand as more …
• Covantis blockchain initiative approved 04 Apr 2020 00:31 Brownfield News Covantis blockchain initiative approved April 3, 2020 By Julie Harker Filed Under: News The world’s six largest grain companies have gotten approval to launch a digital trading platform that will use blockchain technology. The co-founders of the new …
• Market Street Medical 03 Apr 2020 23:40 Olney Daily Mail In 2012, Kelly and Greg Eyer began making plans to turn what used to be the Moose Lodge on Market Street, into a Nurse Practitioner Clinic. Kelly envisioned a practice where patients could come and feel that they are valued, appreciated, and given the …
• 18 Best CBD Capsules on the Market 03 Apr 2020 22:50 Daily Caller Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? What about insomnia or high levels of stress? Many people have turned to CBD, also known as cannabidiol, for all-natural relief from a variety of ailments. CBD is known for calming the mind while boosting the body’ …