The Federal Council, a seven-member cabinet making up the Swiss government, believes that the country’s legal framework needs some “selective adjustments” to better deal with emerging technologies, including blockchain.
Utility firms around the world are collaborating with blockchain startups to test the potential of blockchain technology in peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading.
PUBLISH Inc., the company behind 'PUBLISH Protocol', has announced the launch of a blockchain-based end-to-end publishing system.
US CFTC seeks to better understand Ethereum Blockchain The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking to better understand the technology, mechanics, and markets for cryptocurrencies, with a particula…
Spanish banking giant BBVA has closed a €150 million term loan for Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche using blockchain technology.
Security token platform TokenSoft has announced that it has made an investment in a broker-dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Leading ‘Big Four’ consultancy firm PwC’s Russian arm is partnering with blockchain startup Bitfury Group to create an accelerator for Russian blockchain projects.
Blockchain identity startup Civic has announced the appointment of former Apple executive Phillip Shoemaker as Executive Director of Identity.com.
Kakao Investment, the venture arm of South Korean internet giant Kakao Corp., has made an investment in Israeli blockchain startup Orbs.
Swych, a digital gifting platform which was acquired by financial services giant Finablr last month, has announced a blockchain-based platform that it believes will significantly reduce the fees and other friction poi…
The Central Bank of the UAE, in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) is embarking on a joint project to develop a blockchain-based digital currency which would be used in cross-border transac…
CULedger, a credit union service organization (CUSO) focused on distributed ledger technology (DLT), has joined the global blockchain consortium led by enterprise blockchain software firm R3.
Opera, a web browser for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, has announced the launch of its new blockchain-ready browser for Android with a built-in crypto wallet.
Crypto asset lending platform BlockFi has announced that it has raised an additional $4 million convertible debt investments lead by.
Finablr’s UAE Exchange and San Francisco-based blockchain startup Ripple are planning to roll out blockchain-based cross-border remittances to Asia by the first quarter of 2019, UAE Exchange’s group CEO told Reuters.
Maritime Blockchain Labs (MBL), an initiative founded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation and Blockchain Labs for Open Collaboration (BLOC), has announced a new consortium that will pilot a blockchain-based seafarer certif…
The ongoing pessimism in the crypto market has not deterred blockchain evangelists about the technology’s prospects in the forthcoming year.
Blockchain investment firm NEO Global Capital (NGC) has made an investment in Ultrain, a decentralized blockchain computing platform for large-scale business and industrial applications.
IBM has announced that it has successfully completed blockchain pilots with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Indian telecom providers, The Economic Times reported.
German crypto banking startup Bitwala has officially announced the rolling out of its services in the country and has started on-boarding 40,000 pre-registered customers.
solarisBank, a Berlin-based fintech company, has announced that it will support Boerse Stuttgart Group, Germany’s leading floor-based exchange, in creating an end-to-end infrastructure for digital assets.
Hyperledger, a cross-industry collaborative blockchain initiative, is hosting its inaugural Hyperledger Global Forum with over 650 attendees.
The European Union is going to strengthen the rules to combat fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment.
LINE Plus, a South Korean subsidiary of Japanese messaging giant LINE, has announced the acquisition of GrayHash, an online security research center focused on “offensive research” and counter-hacking techniques.
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is reportedly considering a private offering and has sent out emails to its high-value clients informing them about the investment opportunity, Finance Magnates reported.
The UNICEF Innovation Fund has announced its plans to invest $100,000 in six companies each to support the development of blockchain solutions.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking to better understand the technology, mechanics, and markets for cryptocurrencies, with a particular focus on ether and its use on the Ethereum Network.
Four state agencies in Vermont have come together to establish a working group to look into the opportunities and challenges presented by blockchain technology.
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced the launch of its mobile app which will offer users an easy and safe way to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has noted the efforts by the UK government to implement a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchange providers.
Currencies Direct, a UK-based foreign exchange and payment solutions company, is going to launch a new real-time cross-border remittance to India using blockchain startup Ripple’s solution, Finextra reported.
IBM Research, in collaboration with Hello Tractor, has announced a new project that will focus on developing an agriculture digital wallet based on artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology.
Klaytn, a blockchain platform announced by South Korean internet giant Kakao's blockchain subsidiary GroundX, has announced its partnerships with blockchain projects developed by large user pool-based service providers.
With the ongoing pessimism in the crypto market, BTCC co-founder Bobby Lee expects bitcoin price to find support at $3,000 and $2,500, Forklog reported.
State Farm, a group of insurance and financial services companies throughout the United States, has announced that it is testing a blockchain solution aimed at accelerating the subrogation process for auto claims.
Coinone Transfer, a payments business and a subsidiary of crypto exchange Coinone, has introduced a blockchain-powered remittance mobile app and web service, which, according to Ripple, is the first such service in So…
The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has announced that it is introducing insurance coverage for listed assets in collaboration with Callaghan Insurance.
National Transport Insurance (NTI), a provider of truck insurance for Australian transport businesses, has announced that it is participating in a blockchain trial aimed at boosting food safety, improving animal welfa…
South Korea-based Shinhan bank is seeking to expand the use of blockchain technology in its processes, The Korea Times reported.
Sirin Labs, the creator of blockchain smartphone FINNEY, has issued a clarification on its recent interview with Bloomberg and said that it has enough funds make the company profitable.
