# Technology News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology?page=83 Page 83 of 93. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Kuwait Finance House launches cross-border remittance service using Ripple’s blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1129) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-22T07:12:53.000Z Updated: 2019-01-22T12:37:52.000Z Kuwait Finance House (KFH), the first Islamic bank established in 1977 in the State of Kuwait, has launched an instant cross-border remittance service powered by Ripple’s blockchain technology. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1129.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1129.json) ## [Securitize joins IBM Blockchain Accelerator program](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1128) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-22T05:40:49.000Z Updated: 2019-01-22T05:40:49.000Z Securitize, a compliance platform for digitizing securities on the blockchain, has joined the IBM Blockchain Accelerator program, Forbes reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1128.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1128.json) ## [Japan’s Regulatory Sandbox authorizes Crypto Garage to test yen-pegged stablecoin](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1124) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-21T11:21:52.000Z Updated: 2019-01-21T11:21:52.000Z The Regulatory Sandbox in Japan, managed by the country’s Cabinet Secretariat, has announced the names of the companies that have been selected to test their projects. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1124.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1124.json) ## [Dubai telecom giant du joins Carrier Blockchain Study Group](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1121) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-21T07:23:42.000Z Updated: 2019-01-21T07:23:42.000Z Dubai-based telecom giant du has joined the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) as part of its efforts to foster blockchain innovations, Emirates News Agency reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1121.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1121.json) ## [WISeKey, BRI partner to create interconnected Blockchain Centers of Excellence around the world](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1117) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-21T03:40:16.000Z Updated: 2019-01-21T03:40:16.000Z Cybersecurity firm WISeKey has announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), a Don and Alex Tapscott-led blockchain initiative, with the goal of creating interconnected… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1117.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1117.json) ## [Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – January 18th, 2019](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1116) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-18T11:41:32.000Z Updated: 2019-01-18T11:41:32.000Z Wyoming advances sandbox bill to foster blockchain and fintech innovation The Wyoming House Committee on Minerals, Business and Economic Development has unanimously approved the “Financial Technology Sandbox” bill, Co… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1116.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1116.json) ## [SAP launches blockchain solution to track pharmaceutical drugs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1114) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-18T10:44:52.000Z Updated: 2019-01-18T10:44:52.000Z Enterprise software firm SAP has announced the launch of a blockchain-based solution that will help to track and authenticate pharmaceutical packaging returned from hospitals and pharmacies to wholesalers before produ… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1114.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1114.json) ## [SEAT joins Spanish blockchain consortium Alastria](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1110) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-18T05:34:51.000Z Updated: 2019-01-18T05:34:51.000Z Spanish automobile manufacturer SEAT has joined Alastria, a Spain-based multisectorial semi-public blockchain consortium, Cointelegraph reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1110.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1110.json) ## [LG CNS joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1109) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-18T04:55:05.000Z Updated: 2019-01-18T04:55:05.000Z LG CNS, a subsidiary of electronics giant LG Corporation, has joined Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), a member-led organization that aims to drive the use of Ethereum blockchain technology. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1109.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1109.json) ## [NGA Human Resources seeks to bring blockchain technology to HR & payroll processes](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1105) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-17T11:10:54.000Z Updated: 2019-01-17T11:10:54.000Z NGA Human Resources, an HR and payroll services company, has partnered with Gospel Technology, a provider of blockchain-based inter-enterprise data collaboration platform, to pilot blockchain technology in HR and payr… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1105.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1105.json) ## [WWF unveils blockchain-based food provenance platform ‘OpenSC’](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1104) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-17T10:16:17.000Z Updated: 2019-01-17T10:16:17.000Z World Wildlife Fund-Australia (WWF-Australia) has announced a new blockchain-enabled food tracking platform. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1104.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1104.json) ## [Oil majors Chevron and Total join blockchain platform for energy commodity trading ‘Vakt’](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1096) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-16T13:01:27.000Z Updated: 2019-01-16T13:01:27.000Z Oil giants Chevron and Total have joined London-based blockchain platform Vakt, Reuters reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1096.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1096.json) ## [Dubai telecom company du to develop blockchain solution for patient safety](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1092) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-16T09:33:49.000Z Updated: 2019-01-16T09:33:49.000Z Dubai-based telecom company du has entered into a partnership with blockchain healthcare solutions company Dhonor HealthTech to develop the UAE’s first blockchain solution for patient-centric safety verification, Unlo… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1092.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1092.json) ## [IBM announces blockchain initiatives on mining and metals supply chain and tracking ethically sourced minerals](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1089) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-16T06:40:11.000Z Updated: 2019-01-16T06:40:11.000Z Tech giant IBM on Wednesday announced two blockchain initiatives – one focused on tracking and validating minerals and other materials for the automotive and consumer electronics industry, and the other on global mini… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1089.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1089.json) ## [Iberdrola trials blockchain technology for tracking renewable energy](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1087) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-16T04:28:34.000Z Updated: 2019-01-16T04:28:34.000Z Spanish utility firm Iberdrola has announced that it has completed a pilot project that used blockchain technology to ensure that the energy supplied to the consumer is 100% renewable. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1087.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1087.json) ## [Israeli shipping firm ZIM advances blockchain-based Bills of Lading initiative to next phase](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1086) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-16T03:48:21.000Z Updated: 2019-01-16T03:48:21.000Z Israeli shipping giant ZIM has announced its plans to move its blockchain-based Bills of Lading initiative to the next phase. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1086.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1086.json) ## [KB Financial Group, LG team up to develop blockchain and AI-focused projects](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1084) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-15T11:33:34.000Z Updated: 2019-01-15T11:33:34.000Z KB Financial Group, a South Korean financial holding company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LG Group to jointly develop and promote projects based on digital technologies such as blockchain and a… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1084.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1084.json) ## [HSBC settles $250B worth of FX transactions using distributed ledger technology](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1079) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-15T07:03:32.000Z Updated: 2019-01-15T07:03:32.000Z Banking giant HSBC has announced that it has settled over $250 billion in transactions using distributed ledger technology (DLT), CoinDesk reported referring to a press release from the bank. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1079.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1079.json) ## [Vermont to launch captive insurance blockchain pilot](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1078) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-15T05:30:26.000Z Updated: 2019-01-15T05:30:26.000Z The U.S. state of Vermont is going to launch a pilot project that will focus on exploring blockchain potential in the digital recordkeeping practices of the captive insurance industry. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1078.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1078.json) ## [Google, Lenfest and blockchain startup ConsenSys back Automattic’s new publishing project “Newspack by WordPress.com”](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1074) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-14T11:13:39.000Z Updated: 2019-01-14T11:14:45.000Z A number of companies in the news industry and blockchain startups are teaming up to develop an advanced open-source publishing and revenue-generating platform for news organizations. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1074.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1074.json) ## [Mongolia's capital city to launch blockchain-based money transfer services via Terra partnership](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1070) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-14T08:37:32.000Z Updated: 2019-01-14T08:37:32.000Z Mongolia’s capital city of Ulaanbaatar has partnered with stablecoin project Terra with the objective of launching instant money transfer and lending services, e27 reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1070.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1070.json) ## [Blockchain Beyond Finance: A look at the technology’s implementation in healthcare](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1066) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-14T04:03:34.000Z Updated: 2019-01-14T04:03:34.000Z Blockchain technology can bring a number of benefits to the health care industry such as improved health care data management, tracking and verification of the authenticity of medicines, and more. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1066.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1066.json) ## [Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – January 11th, 2019](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1065) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-11T11:47:45.000Z Updated: 2019-01-11T11:47:45.000Z European regulators EBA and ESMA call for EU-level response on crypto-assets Two European regulatory authorities – the European Banking Authority and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) – have called … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1065.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1065.json) ## [New York City Economic Development Corporation opens blockchain center](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1056) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-11T03:43:34.000Z Updated: 2019-01-11T11:26:37.000Z The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has opened a blockchain center in Manhattan, Bloomberg reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1056.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1056.json) ## [Indian corporates and banking giants trial cryptocurrency for internal purposes: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1052) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-10T09:21:42.000Z Updated: 2019-01-10T09:21:42.000Z A number of major Indian corporate and banks are reportedly experimenting with cryptocurrencies to enhance their internal operations. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1052.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1052.json) ## [Airlines Reporting Corp. successfully completes blockchain trial for settlement of tickets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1049) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-10T06:35:54.000Z Updated: 2019-01-10T06:35:54.000Z Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), a provider of ticket transaction settlement services, in collaboration with United Airlines and blockchain startup Blockskye, has successfully tested blockchain potential in facilitatin… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1049.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1049.json) ## [AAIS enhances regulatory reporting capabilities of openIDL blockchain platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1048) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-10T05:28:07.000Z Updated: 2019-01-10T05:28:07.000Z The American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS), a not-for-profit insurance advisory organization, has announced the second release of its openIDL blockchain platform. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1048.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1048.json) ## [US Energy Department to fund blockchain R&D projects focused on fossil energy](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1047) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-10T04:37:58.000Z Updated: 2019-01-10T04:37:58.000Z The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $4.8 million in federal funding to support research and development (R&D) projects at universities, including those focused on emerging technologies such as bloc… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1047.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1047.json) ## [GE subsidiary GeniusLink seeks to manage experts and on-demand consultants using blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1040) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-09T07:27:47.000Z Updated: 2019-01-09T07:27:47.000Z GeniusLink, GE's expert operating system, has partnered with ODEM, creator of the On-Demand Education Marketplace, for blockchain-based tools and technology to support management of experts and on-demand consultants. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1040.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1040.json) ## [Ripple’s blockchain payment network RippleNet surpasses 200 customers](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1038) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-09T05:28:31.000Z Updated: 2019-05-04T08:10:42.000Z Blockchain startup Ripple has announced that its payment network, RippleNet, has surpassed the 200-customers milestone with the joining of 13 new financial institutions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1038.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1038.json) ## [Telenor Microfinance Bank taps Alipay’s blockchain technology for cross-border remittances between Malaysia and Pakistan](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1037) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-09T04:43:25.000Z Updated: 2019-01-09T04:43:25.000Z Pakistan-based Telenor Microfinance Bank, in collaboration with Valyou, a Malaysian fintech subsidiary of Telenor Group, has announced Pakistan’s first blockchain-based cross-border remittance service. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1037.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1037.json) ## [Hong Kong Federation of Insurers launches blockchain application for motor insurance authentication](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1036) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-09T03:47:21.000Z Updated: 2019-01-09T03:49:11.000Z The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI) last month launched a blockchain application to authenticate motor insurance cover notes/policies. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1036.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1036.json) ## [UAE-based telecom giant Etisalat partners with four startups to develop blockchain and AI solutions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1033) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-08T09:25:30.000Z Updated: 2019-01-08T09:25:30.000Z UAE-based telecom giant Etisalat is collaborating with four startups to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain-based solutions, Trade Arabia reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1033.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1033.json) ## [Argentina’s CISPREN, NEM Foundation collaborate to develop blockchain solution for copyright protection](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1032) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-08T07:28:45.000Z Updated: 2019-01-08T07:28:45.000Z NEM Foundation in Argentina has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CISPREN, a local trade union of journalists, to develop a blockchain solution for copyright protection, Cointelegraph reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1032.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1032.json) ## [Blockchain and smart contracts-focused firms accepted into Dubai Financial Services Authority’s latest sandbox cohort](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1029) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-08T05:40:17.000Z Updated: 2019-01-08T05:40:17.000Z The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has accepted seven new firms into its cohort process, which permits companies to apply for an Innovation Testing Licence (ITL). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1029.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1029.json) ## [China Banking Association develops blockchain-based inter-bank platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1021) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-07T06:31:58.000Z Updated: 2019-01-07T06:31:58.000Z China Banking Association (CBA), a self-regulatory bank organization, is going to develop a blockchain-based platform to enhance efficiency across the banking sector, CoinTelegraph reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1021.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1021.json) ## [Computer chip maker AMD and ConsenSys partner to develop blockchain-based cloud computing infrastructure](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1019) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-07T04:48:26.000Z Updated: 2019-01-07T04:48:26.000Z Blockchain startup ConsenSys has announced its partnership with computer chip maker AMD and investment management firm Halo Holdings. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1019.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1019.json) ## [Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – January 4th, 2019](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1017) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-04T11:02:00.000Z Updated: 2019-01-04T11:02:00.000Z New York forms cryptocurrency task force New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill last month that would now see the state forming a cryptocurrency task force. According to the bill, the task force will “prov… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1017.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1017.json) ## [BitTorrent to launch own cryptocurrency “BTT”](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1011) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-04T03:57:22.000Z Updated: 2019-01-04T03:57:22.000Z BitTorrent, the world’s largest peer-to-peer file sharing protocol acquired by TRON last year, is working on its own cryptocurrency, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1011.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1011.json) ## [Thailand’s NECTEC develops blockchain-based e-voting solution](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1005) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-01-03T05:40:22.000Z Updated: 2019-01-03T06:12:50.000Z Thailand’s National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) of Thailand has developed a blockchain-based e-voting solution, the Bangkok Post reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1005.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1005.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology.md?page=82) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology.md?page=84)