Blockchain Research

The UK Government’s Official Archive Is Testing Blockchain

The official archive of the UK government is investigating blockchain technology in order to answer pressing questions related to archive management.

Markets  ·  6 June 2018

IBM to Hire Blockchain Researchers for French Expansion

IBM plans to hire 400 researchers, a portion of which will be focusing on blockchain technology, CEO Virginia Rometty said Wednesday.

Business  ·  23 May 2018
Department of Energy

US Government Research Lab Eyes Blockchain in Energy Data Tests

A research lab within the U.S. Department of Energy has revealed it is exploring the application of blockchain in next-generation power grids.

Business  ·  31 October 2017
Banking

Japan’s SBI Holdings Is Gearing Up to Mine Bitcoin

The financial services division of Japan’s SBI Group has revealed plans to move deeper into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

Business  ·  27 October 2017
Banking

Project Jasper White Paper Touts ‘Significant Benefits’ in DLT Payments

Bank of Canada and R3 have concluded that their Project Jasper initiative could provide a basis for building cash-based settlements systems in future.

Business  ·  5 October 2017
Canada

Tencent, FedEx Join Tapscott-Led Blockchain Research Effort

Tencent and FedEx are among over a dozen major companies and institutions joining the Canada-based Blockchain Research Institute.

Business  ·  4 October 2017
Microsoft

Microsoft Joins Cornell Blockchain Research Group

Tech giant Microsoft has joined the Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (IC3) research effort, it was announced today.

Tech  ·  1 September 2017
News

‘Blockchain Revolution’ Authors Launch Enterprise Research Effort

For $200,000, entities can join the newly launched Blockchain Research Institute, led by the Tapscott Group.

Markets  ·  16 March 2017
Regulation

Australian Finance Regulator Unveils Blockchain Research Effort

Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is launching a new innovation hub dedicated in part to blockchain research.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2017
Banking

Swift is Recruiting Banks for Blockchain Tests

Swift plans hopes banks will sign up for its developing blockchain program after it issues criteria guidelines.

Business  ·  21 February 2017
Bank of Japan

Japan’s Central Bank Says Blockchain Trials Are Exploratory So Far

The head of payments at Japan's central bank says blockchain won't be applied to its payments and settlement systems any time soon.

Markets  ·  8 February 2017
New York

First Look: Deloitte’s New Wall Street Lab is a Blockchain Playground

Deloitte's new blockchain laboratory in New York City is dedicated to capitalizing on the city's diverse set of industries.

Markets  ·  17 January 2017
New York

Deloitte Launches Blockchain Research Lab in New York

‘Big Four’ accounting firm Deloitte has launched its second blockchain-focused R&D lab, with more planned for later in 2017.

Business  ·  12 January 2017