Blockchain

Blockchain

Stocks That Soared On Crypto News Are Sinking

Today's cryptocurrency market plunge has ensnared the prices of several publicly-traded companies.

Markets  ·  22 December 2017
Blockchain

Apple Patent Filing Hints at Blockchain Use

In a new application released by the USPTO, Apple describes how it might use a blockchain-based platform to generate and secure timestamps.

Tech  ·  7 December 2017
Regulation

A Missouri Lawmaker Wants to Ban Blockchain Gun Tracking

A bill introduced in Missouri would make it illegal (in most cases) to track firearms using a blockchain-based platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2017
Blockchain

A New Blockchain ETF Is Up for SEC Approval

Horizons ETFs Management has filed for a new blockchain exchange-traded fund with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Business  ·  29 November 2017
Blockchain

CDC to Trial Blockchain With IBM in Bid to Manage Medical Data

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reportedly teaming up with IBM to test blockchain.

Markets  ·  26 October 2017
Banks

Swift’s Cross-Border Blockchain Trial Is Moving Into Its Next Phase

Swift has completed development work on its first blockchain proof-of-concept, and six global banks are about to put it through its paces.

Business  ·  21 August 2017
Ethereum

Bitcoin’s Biggest Software Wallet Blockchain Adds Ethereum

Bitcoin wallet startup Blockchain is expanding its service to support ether, the cryptocurrency of the ethereum network.

Markets  ·  17 August 2017
Smart Contracts

Swift Completes Blockchain Smart Contracts Trial

Interbank messaging platform Swift has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept built using a data oracle from startup SmartContract.

Business  ·  30 June 2017
Exchanges

Changing Exchanges: Will the Coinbase of Tomorrow Be Decentralized?

A new wave of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges that exist almost entirely on a blockchain could do away with middlemen.

Business  ·  24 June 2017
Investments

Bitcoin Startup Blockchain Raises $40 Million Series B

Bitcoin wallet software startup Blockchain has raised $40m in Series B funding to continue its mission of improving financial services.

Business  ·  22 June 2017
Blockchain

IBM Announces Blockchain Truck-Tracking Solution

IBM has teamed up with Colombian logistics firm AOS to develop a solution that uses blockchain and the Internet of Things to track deliveries.

Business  ·  21 June 2017
Europe

Europe’s IT Systems Agency Explores Blockchain At Industry Roundtable

A European agency focused on IT interoperability discussed blockchain technology during a recent industry event.

Business  ·  16 June 2017
Blockchain

Hyperledger Takes on Blockchain Scaling with New Working Group

Hyperledger has launched a Performance and Scalability Working Group to build tools for measuring how blockchains cope with increasing popularity.

Tech  ·  14 June 2017
Bitcoin

Consensus 2017: Smith, Voorhees Talk Today’s Bitcoin Market Craze

ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees and Blockchain CEO Peter Smith took on the topic of bitcoin's market moves today.

Markets  ·  23 May 2017
Blockchain

Bitcoin Startup Blockchain Adds Uber, UBS Execs to Leadership Team

Bitcoin software wallet startup Blockchain added two new executive hires this week, amid a continued buildup of expertise on its team.

Business  ·  18 May 2017