Jason Franklin
39 posts on technology, blockchain, domain names, and more
The evolution from DevOps to DevSecOps represents a fundamental shift in how organizations approach security - integrating it throughout the development lifecycle rather than bolting it on at the end.
Jason Franklin·March 18, 2019·5 min read
Ohio becomes the first US state to accept Bitcoin for tax payments - a significant milestone in cryptocurrency's journey toward mainstream government acceptance and everyday utility.
Jason Franklin·November 26, 2018·4 min read
New gTLDs are being used creatively by businesses worldwide. Here are 15 excellent examples of companies and brands leveraging new domain extensions in ways that go beyond simply replacing .com.
Jason Franklin·November 8, 2018·5 min read
IBM's $34 billion acquisition of Red Hat is the largest in the company's 107-year history - a massive bet on hybrid cloud computing and the future of enterprise open source.
Jason Franklin·October 28, 2018·5 min read
HTC has unveiled the Exodus 1, the world's first blockchain-native smartphone, now available for pre-order in cryptocurrency - a fascinating convergence of mobile technology and the decentralized web.
Jason Franklin·October 22, 2018·4 min read
Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest financial services companies, has announced a dedicated cryptocurrency platform for institutional clients - a major validation of digital assets.
Jason Franklin·October 15, 2018·5 min read
Google's moonshot factory X is using X.company as a recruitment destination - a clever and practical example of a major company leveraging a new gTLD extension for a specific business purpose.
Jason Franklin·October 3, 2018·3 min read
Robinhood's referral program is one of the best ways to start building a stock portfolio with free shares - here's how it works and why it matters for new investors.
Jason Franklin·September 14, 2018·4 min read
Monaco, the cryptocurrency Visa card company, has rebranded by acquiring the premium domain Crypto.com - a strategic move that demonstrates the immense value of exact-match domains in high-growth industries.
Jason Franklin·July 6, 2018·4 min read
Earn.com lets you get paid in Bitcoin for completing tasks and responding to messages from professionals who value your time - a practical demonstration of cryptocurrency as a transactional currency.
Jason Franklin·June 25, 2018·4 min read