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Meet the German Baron Who Thinks Blockchain Will Beat the Middlemen

In a new interview, Germany's former Minister of Defense sounds off on why he believes blockchain tech is a safe long-term bet.

Business  ·  15 May 2017
China

PBOC Researcher: Can Cryptocurrency & Central Banks Coexist?

The People's Bank of China shares new research into how a digital currency economy could coexist with central banks.

Business  ·  11 May 2017
Banking

Why Project Indy is Using Hybrid DLT to Rethink Digital Identity

A new Hyperledger digital ID project opens up about its design and the desire to create better alternatives to systems in use today.

Tech  ·  10 May 2017
Banking

The Blockchain Immutability Myth

MultiChain's Gideon Greenspan offers his latest insight into blockchain design, this time attacking the idea blockchains can truly be immutable.

Business  ·  9 May 2017
Banking

Northern Trust Moves to Scale Up Live Equities Blockchain

Chicago-based Northern Trust was one of the first banks to launch a live blockchain effort. Now, it's giving the platform an upgrade.

Business  ·  8 May 2017
Banking

Bonding Experience: Can Kenya Pave a Path for Blockchain Change?

Kenya, a country with rickety infrastructure and a reliance on agriculture, could be poised to kickstart mainstream use of blockchain technology.

Business  ·  8 May 2017
Banking

Qatar’s Commercial Bank is Expanding its Blockchain Remittance Trials

Having finished testing a blockchain prototype focused on international remittances, the Commercial Bank now says it plans to expand the pilot.

Business  ·  4 May 2017
Banking

Behind on Blockchain? Central Banks Are Catching Up Quick

A central bank blockchain consortium? That might be the natural next step given accelerating industry activity, argues CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson.

Business  ·  1 May 2017
Banking

R3 Blasts JP Morgan Consortium Exit as ‘At Odds’ With Global Banks

JP Morgan is out at the global banking consortium R3 – and the group had some choice words to describe its departure.

Business  ·  27 April 2017
Smart Contracts

Catastrophic Property Risks? There’s a Blockchain for That

Insurance consortium B3i is in the middle of a "sprint" to complete a smart contract to help more efficiently protect risky property.

Business  ·  27 April 2017
Banking

Ripple Adds 10 New Financial Firms to ‘Blockchain Network’

Ten new partners have joined Ripple's "blockchain network," which focuses on cross-border transactions and DLT standards.

Business  ·  26 April 2017
Exchanges

Bitcoin’s Price is Nearing All-Time Highs, But Market Confidence Isn’t

While the price of bitcoin is within striking distance of all-time highs set in March, worries about the state of the network’s infrastructure are combining to depress sentiment. Chief among concerns are the ongoing issues at British Virgin Islands-based digital currency exchange Bitfinex, as the market’s dominant US dollar exchange saw banking problems appear seemingly […]

Business  ·  26 April 2017
Regulation

EU Report: DLT Could Increase Cyber Risks for Financial Institutions

The proliferation of new technologies such as blockchain could increase risks in Europe’s financial system, according to a new report.

Business  ·  26 April 2017
Banking

‘Nowhere Near the Web’? Blockchain Adoption Sees Debate at MIT Event

At an MIT event this weekend, blockchain experts spoke out on the state of the tech and the obstacles that lie in the path of mainstream adoption.

Business  ·  25 April 2017
Banking

Swift Selects Hyperledger Tech For Cross-Border Blockchain Test

Swift has revealed new details of its banking-focused blockchain proof-of-concept that already has a number of notable partners participating.

Business  ·  25 April 2017