Blockchain

Blockchain

IBM, Mediaocean Partner to Tackle Ad Industry Opacity with Blockchain

IBM iX and ad software provider Mediaocean are forming a blockchain consortium aimed to solve some of the biggest issues in advertising.

Business  ·  19 June 2018
Blockchain

UBS CEO: Blockchain Is ‘Almost a Must’ for Business

The CEO of UBS Group AG endorsed blockchain technology in an interview, suggesting that it is "almost a must" for business.

Markets  ·  19 June 2018
Exchanges

Binance Backs Malta Stock Exchange’s Startup Accelerator

The Malta Stock Exchange announced today that Binance is backing the exchange's newly launched program to support fintech startups and entrepreneurs.

Business  ·  18 June 2018
Blockchain

Chip Maker Nvidia Adds Blockchain-AI Startup to Incubator

Nvidia is supporting a blockchain startup as part of its Inception Program, which seeks to support artificial intelligence development.

Business  ·  18 June 2018
Bitcoin

NYDFS Chief Defends State Regulator’s Crypto Approach

New York Department of Financial Services superintendent Maria Vullo defended regulators' actions in the crypto space during a panel discussion.

Markets  ·  7 June 2018
Security

Blockchain Security Takes Spotlight At NYC Innovation Summit

Blockchain use cases, but also the technologies vulnerabilities, were discussed at length at the CDX Academy's Blockchain forum on Friday.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 May 2018
Blockchain

DHS Official Tells Congress Blockchain Uses Are ‘Almost Limitless’

Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, Maersk and UPS described how blockchain can be used in supply chain in a hearing Tuesday.

Business  ·  8 May 2018
Bitcoin

The Mystics May Be Here, But Are Crypto’s Cards in Reverse?

Crypto may be seeing an influx of mystics, but that might not be a sign the industry is on the right course, CoinDesk editor Bailey Reutzel writes.

Markets  ·  6 May 2018
Wallets

Blockchain Acquires Startup for San Francisco Expansion

Crypto wallet startup Blockchain.info is opening a San Francisco office as part of its scaling plans.

Markets  ·  2 May 2018
Blockchain

Walmart Wants to Store Payment Data On a Blockchain

A pair of Walmart patent applications discuss encrypting payment information using a blockchain.

Business  ·  19 April 2018
Security

Bank of America Envisions Blockchain As Internal Ledger

A newly released Bank of America patent application proposes securing health records on a permissioned blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 April 2018
Blockchain

TD Bank Considers Public Blockchain for Asset Tracking

A newly published patent application indicates that TD Bank may be considering the use of a public blockchain for certain kinds of transactions.

Business  ·  2 April 2018
Mining

AMD Bolsters Crypto Mining in Latest GPU Software Update

The latest version of AMD's Adrenalin Edition driver for its Radeon processors fixes an issue impacting blockchain processes.

Business  ·  27 March 2018
Blockchain

Smart Contracts Now Recognized Under Tennessee Law

Tennessee has officially approved the use of a blockchain to store legally binding contracts and signatures.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2018
Regulation

Korea Telecom Announces Blockchain For Network Security

South Korean telecom provider KT unveiled a new system based on a blockchain security-focused network.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2018