The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), a not-for-profit standardization organization in the telecommunications industry in Europe, has announced the setting up of a new blockchain-focused industry...

South Koreas Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning has launched a blockchain pilot in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to explore the technologys potential in the container shipping industry,...

The Brazilian National Social Development Bank is going to issue a stablecoin, called BNDES token, pegged 1:1 to the national currency, real, CoinDesk reported. After trialing the Ethereum-based stablecoin throughout...

The Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) discussed the adoption of blockchain technology for know your customer (KYC) processes at its 4th meeting this year. Established in 1982, the UBF is a not for...

KfW, a German state-owned bank, has announced that it is testing a blockchain application for use in public financial management in Burkina Faso, CoinTelegraph reported. KfW testet #Blockchain-Anwendung #TruBudget...

Honeywell has announced a new blockchain-based e-commerce platform which aims to revamp the buying and selling of aviation parts. Called GoDirect Trade, the new platform will improve access to new and used aircraft...

Acciona, a Spanish company focused on renewable energy projects, is going to allow its clients to trace renewable energy in real-time from anywhere in the world by using blockchain technology. The companys subsidiary...

GMT, Israels leading financial services firm, has announced that it has joined Ripples blockchain network and has been chosen to be the latters representative in Israel. Founded in 2012, Ripple is a U.S.-based fintech...

LiquidShare, a European blockchain fintech venture, has announced that it has entered into a pilot phase, Finextra reported. Launched in July 2017, LiquidShare is an independent start-up backed by major European...

The Russian Lawyers Association is teaming up with Blockchain Lawyers to set up a specialized commission to address the legal issues faced by local crypto firms, Block Tribune reported. The commission will reportedly...