Blockchain

Blockchain

Nike, Macy’s Run Blockchain Trial With Auburn’s RFID Lab

Blockchain might help major apparel brands from Nike to Macy’s better share their product data across the retail supply chain, according to a new white paper from Auburn University’s RFID Lab.

News  ·  6 March 2020
Blockchain

West Virginia Ditches Blockchain Voting App Provider Voatz

West Virginia will not continue with its use of blockchain-based mobile voting software Voatz amid security concerns from experts.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2020
Cryptocurrency

Chinese Crypto and Blockchain Firms Grapple With Coronavirus Outbreak

The outbreak has complicated tech upgrades, product development, logistics and business travel at crypto exchanges and other blockchain firms in China.

Business  ·  28 February 2020
Blockchain

Blockchain Can Help UK Savers Recover $48B in Unclaimed Pensions, Says R3

Blockchain solutions based on R3's tech will make it easier for users to verify their identities and claim lost pension funds, the firm says.

Business  ·  24 February 2020
Blockchain

JPEG on the Blockchain: Image Format Creator Believes Tech Can Fight Copyright Theft

A blockchain-based system might better flag fakes and prevent copyright violations, technical committee JPEG says.

Tech  ·  21 February 2020
Blockchain

South Korea’s Central Bank Is Building a New Blockchain System for the Bond Market

The Bank of Korea is reportedly looking to build a blockchain system for the Korean bond market.

News  ·  20 February 2020
Blockchain

Blockchain Bills Are Advancing in the New York State Senate – Here’s Why

Now in its second year, the New York State Senate's Internet and Tech Committee has approved two blockchain bills, which now go to the full Senate for a vote.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2020
Ethereum

Vermont Turns to Home-Grown Blockchain Company to Track Hemp With Ethereum

Vermont state regulators will begin recording the production of hemp – a low-THC cannabis strain popular in textiles – on the ethereum mainnet this year.

News  ·  11 February 2020
Australia

Australian Government Eyes Business Benefits in New National Blockchain Roadmap

The Australian government has unveiled a new push for blockchain innovation in an updated national roadmap released Friday.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 February 2020
Blockchain

Catalonia Is Moving to Achieve Digital Independence Using Blockchain

Catalonia is exploring digital identity and hopes to leapfrog its way into true digital sovereignty.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2020
Blockchain

How Blockchain Will Track Taxes (and Tax Cheats)

The chairman of the Global Blockchain Business Council is working with others on a way to add transparency and openness to taxes.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2020
Blockchain

This Virginia Lawmaker Argues Blockchain Can Boost Local Elections, Economy

House of Delegate member Hala Ayala wants Virginia to seriously consider blockchain for the future of elections and the economy.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 January 2020
Surveillance

Notes From the WEF: The Coming Battle Between Surveilled and Private Money

Most Davos experts appear to agree that blockchain technology is best for data collection rather than self-sovereign finance.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 January 2020
Canada

Canada Forges $130,000 Development Deal for Steel-Tracking Blockchain

The Canadian government has awarded enterprise blockchain startup Mavennet a procurement contract for the development of an on-chain steel-tracking platform.

Tech  ·  21 January 2020
Privacy

Why the World Economic Forum Is Creating a Blockchain ‘Bill of Rights’

Sheila Warren, the head of blockchain for the WEF, argues the technology needs a set of principles for staving off potential misuse.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 January 2020