The Institutes RiskBlock Alliance, a blockchain consortium for the risk management and insurance industry, has announced the launch of the industry’s first end-to-end reusable blockchain framework, using the Corda, R3…
Japanese telecom carrier Softbank, U.S.-based blockchain firm TBCASoft, and Synchronoss Technologies, a provider of cloud, messaging, digital and IoT products, have teamed up on a Proof of Concept (PoC) for a Rich Com…
In a bid to create a pro-innovation environment for the blockchain industry, leading crypto and blockchain companies have joined forces to establish Blockchain Association. Founding members include Coinbase, Protocol …
Global transport and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel has announced that it has applied blockchain technology to upgrade Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Portal. Kuehne + Nagel launched VGM Portal in order to offer shippers …
The government of New South Wales has announced that will conduct a trial of digital driver licenses, which will allow participants to use the digital driver license as proof of age and identity. The trial follows a t…
U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce calls for dedicated web page on ICOs, cryptos, and distributed ledger SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has called for a web page devoted to questions and comments about ICOs, tokens, …
Hu-manity.co, a new startup working to give people rights to their digital property, has announced that it will use IBM Blockchain platform as the foundational technology for its global consent ledger. While the human…
A tech startup backed by a team of blockchain veterans led by Deloitte’s Former Global Blockchain Lead, Eric Piscini, has unveiled a blockchain-based supply chain solution. Based in California, Citizens Reserve has an…
Google has welcomed a new cohort of startup companies into the Launchpad Studio accelerator, TechCrunch reported. Inaugurated in 2017, Launchpad Studio is a product development acceleration program that matches top ma…
TransferGo, a digital remittance company headquartered in London, has announced that it has started processing blockchain enabled real-time transfers by using Ripple’s technology. The announcement comes hot on the hee…
The People's Bank of China’s (PBoC) Digital Currency Research Institute is planning to set up new centers across the country in collaboration with research and development institutions and industries. Referring to a r…
The government of South Korea has commenced the training of its first batch of blockchain specialists, The Next Web reported referring to a report from local outlet Kinews reports. A batch of 42 candidates has been se…
In a new report, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has announced that it is pushing back the rollout of the blockchain-based system, which will replace its Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS), …
IBM has quietly introduced a new blockchain solution that can simultaneously clear and settle cross-border payments in near real-time. Called “IBM Blockchain World Wire,” the solution uses Stellar protocol and can sea…
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is increasingly focusing on blockchain technology and its applications, Chairman Yi Huiman was recently quoted saying. ICBC is the largest bank in China – one of the …
Stock market operator Deutsche Börse Group has set up a new unit to advance its efforts in the area of blockchain development and implementation. The new unit, “DLT, Crypto Assets and New Market Structures”, is aimed …
People's Insurance Company of China (PICC) has partnered with DNV GL, a global quality assurance and risk management company, and leading public blockchain service provider VeChain as it seeks to tap into the potentia…
The Mozilla Foundation, the not-for-profit organization behind Firefox, has announced its plans to start automatically blocking cryptomining scripts in the future versions of its web browser in a bid to protect users …
California legislature passes bill to set up blockchain working group California state legislature has passed a bill that calls for the establishment of a working group focused on blockchain technology. The bill, AB 2…
Indian information technology services giant Wipro has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) in order to drive blockchain adoption in the transportation industry. Founded in August of 2017, BiTA aims to e…
PwC is rolling out a two-year training program to enhance the digital skills of its employees, according to a report from DigiDay dated August 30. The program, Digital Accelerators, will begin in January with 1,000 em…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has signed a FinTech Agreement with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The MAS has been strengthening its fintech ties with regulatory authorities in other countri…
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is going to host an international conference focused on blockchain technology in September. The OECD Blockchain Policy Forum will be held at the OECD h…
Blockchain app platform Lisk has commenced the official release of Lisk Core 1.0 to its Mainnet, which marks a landmark achievement for the Lisk ecosystem. Lisk Core is the codebase of the rules established by the Lis…
Data61, Australia’s leading digital research network, has announced a new initiative aimed at creating the country’s first cross-industry blockchain platform for smart legal contracts. Data61 is the innovation center …
Standard Chartered, in collaboration with Siemens Financial Services and blockchain trade finance platform TradeIX, will create an end-to-end smart guarantees proposition in trade finance based on blockchain technolog…
The government of Hong Kong is seeking blockchain talent in its efforts to support the economic development of the country.
Iran is developing a national blockchain platform which will enable the country to build a money transfer network with its allies, an official at the Central Bank of Iran was recently quoted saying. Speaking during a …
Samsung SDS, an IT subsidiary of South Korean tech giant Samsung Group, has developed a blockchain-based certification system, Yonhap News Agency reported. Dubbed “BankSign,” the platform has been set up in collaborat…
Tech Mahindra is collaborating with Microsoft to build a distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based solution to address Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) conforming to the regulations issued by the Telecom Reg…
Gazpromneft-Aero, a subsidiary of Gazprom Neft engaged in aviation refuelling, and S7 Airlines have developed and implemented a blockchain-based solution to enhance the efficiency of aviation refuelling processes. The…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a new unit to ramp up its efforts in the area of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, according to The Economic Times. Sources familiar with the latest developm…
The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has officially announced the details of the blockchain-based bond transaction last week. Earlier this month, the World Bank announced that it has mandated CBA as the sole arranger of the fi…
FINRA’s ICO warning: Investing in SAFT contract does not ensure the offering’s regulatory compliance The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued a warning against investments in digital assets, such…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) have announced that they are partnering with Anquan, Deloitte and Nasdaq for the settlement of tokenized assets using blockchain technology. The c…
The U.K. Ministry of Justice is exploring how it can use blockchain technology to secure digital evidence, CoinDesk reported. Deputy director Balaji Anbil said that the objective is to use the technology to simplify c…
Leading blockchain and cryptocurrency organizations have teamed up for a new initiative – Universal Protocol Alliance – to help distributed ledger technology and cryptocurrencies achieve mainstream adoption. As crypto…
Kenya’s electoral agency is seeking to tap into blockchain potential to offer real-time results, according to Bloomberg. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati told the me…
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), or the World Bank, is going to settle a blockchain-based bond worth A$100 million (US$73.16) million on August 28, Reuters reported. Earlier this month…
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced that it is developing a wholesale central bank digital currency (wholesale CBDC) using R3’s Corda platform. The central bank has officially unveiled “Project Inthanon” aimed at…
