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Intel is Winning Over Blockchain Critics By Reimagining Bitcoin’s DNA

A look at Intel's project inspired by bitcoin's proof-of-work.

Tech  ·  5 December 2016
Banking

Hyperledger Blockchain Project Passes 100-Member Milestone

The Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger project has announced it now has 100 institutional members backing the open-source blockchain effort.

Business  ·  30 November 2016
Banking

R3 Releases Code for Distributed Ledger Tech Corda

R3CEV, the startup behind the global bank consortium focused on distributed ledger applications, has open sourced the code for its Corda platform.

Business  ·  30 November 2016
Banking

Credit Card Giant MasterCard Files 4 New Blockchain Patents

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published four applications filed by MasterCard related to its work with blockchain tech.

Business  ·  29 November 2016
Gold

1,000-Year-Old Royal Mint Will Soon Launch Blockchain Gold Trading

Britain's ancient Royal Mint is to launch blockchain trading of gold derivatives in cost cutting exercise.

Business  ·  29 November 2016
Banking

R3’s Bank Exits Aren’t Bad News for the Blockchain Group

The departures by three of the blockchain consortium's larger members is being taken by some as a sign that blockchain enthusiasm is waning.

Business  ·  28 November 2016
Latin America

Argentina’s Central Bank is Warming Up to Blockchain

A hackathon held by Argentina's central bank shows that interest for blockchain is heating up in the one-time bitcoin hotbed.

Business  ·  25 November 2016
Banking

Morgan Stanley is Planning to Leave R3, Reports Say

Banking giant Morgan Stanley is said to be pulling back from the R3 blockchain consortium.

Business  ·  23 November 2016
Venture Capital

Most R3 Members Will Invest in Funding Effort, Sources Say

Despite notable exits, sources say the majority of R3's members are likely to participate in its ongoing funding round.

Business  ·  22 November 2016
Banking

Santander Quits R3 Blockchain Consortium

Banco Santander has departed the R3 blockchain consortium, according to a representative.

Business  ·  21 November 2016
Banking

Goldman Sachs Leaves R3 Blockchain Consortium

One of R3CEV's initial members isn't renewing its agreement with the world's largest blockchain consortium.

Business  ·  21 November 2016
Australia

ASX Exec Calls for Blockchain Use in Healthcare

The ASX is putting its weight behind another blockchain use case, arguing it could improve existing healthcare processes.

Business  ·  16 November 2016
Banking

Korea Exchange Launches Blockchain-Powered Private Market

The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s sole securities exchange operator, has launched a new service that utilizes blockchain technology.

Business  ·  16 November 2016
China

Peernova Quietly Collects $4 Million for Big Data Blockchain Play

Blockchain solutions provider Peernova is quietly raising money to bring its enterprise big data product to Asia.

Business  ·  16 November 2016
Banking

Singapore’s Central Bank to Test Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency

Blockchain consortium startup R3CEV and eight major banks are said to be participating in the forthcoming trial.

Business  ·  16 November 2016