Blockchain Technology

Exchanges

Singapore Proposes Regulatory Boost for Decentralized Exchanges

Singapore's central bank is proposing a change to existing exchange market rules aimed to ease blockchain adoption and decentralization.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 May 2018
Regulation

Taiwan Eyes Blockchain Growth with New Parliamentary Alliance

Taiwanese lawmakers have announced the formation of a parliamentary group aimed to foster the nation's emerging blockchain sector.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 May 2018
China

China’s IT Ministry: 2017 Saw ‘Exponential’ Blockchain Growth

Forty percent of all Chinese blockchain startups emerged in 2017 alone, according to a new report published by China's IT Ministry

Business  ·  21 May 2018
China

Researchers to Create ‘Moody’s for Blockchain’ Global Rankings

A scientific institution overseen by China has announced that it will produce monthly assessments of blockchain projects.

Business  ·  11 May 2018
Ethereum

Messaging Giant WeChat Suspends Third-Party Blockchain App

China's social messaging giant WeChat has halted a third-party blockchain mini-tool running inside the application, citing a violation of rules. 

Tech  ·  9 May 2018
China

China’s Security Ministry Touts Blockchain for Evidence Storage

China's Ministry of Public Security has developed a blockchain system aimed to more securely store evidence collected during police investigations.

Markets  ·  9 May 2018
Facebook

Facebook’s David Marcus to Lead New Blockchain Research Unit

Facebook is reportedly launching a team dedicated to blockchain technology, which will be spearheaded by Messenger's vice president David Marcus. 

Business  ·  8 May 2018
China

12 Chinese Banks Say They Deployed Blockchain in 2017

Nearly half of the 26 publicly listed banks in China said they deployed blockchain applications in 2017.

Business  ·  4 May 2018
China

ICBC’s First Blockchain Patent Is Now Public

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, a major state-owned bank, is exploring how to verify and share users' certificates on a blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 April 2018
Cryptocurrency

Singapore to Speed Up Blockchain Patent Approvals

Singapore's IP Office is shortening the grant process for fintech related patent applications, including those focusing on blockchain payment.

Business  ·  27 April 2018
Insurance

Fitch Ratings: Blockchain Is a Potential ‘Game-Changer’ for Insurers

Fitch Ratings published a report Wednesday noting that blockchain can be a long-term solution to issues facing the insurance industry today.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 April 2018
China

#MeToo Movement Turns to Ethereum to Evade Censorship

Inspired by the #metoo movement, students in China are coding messages into the ethereum blockchain to escape Chinese internet censorship.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 April 2018
China

China’s Official Government Auditor Is Looking at Blockchain Solutions

China's National Audit Office thinks blockchain streamline its data storage operations.

Business  ·  25 April 2018
Identity

Korea’s SK Telecom to Build Blockchain for Identity and Asset Exchange

SK Telecom has announced plans to launch a blockchain-based platform aimed to simplify payment and subscription processes.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 April 2018
Blockchain Technology

Messaging Giant Line to Support Dapps on Own Blockchain

Line, the Japan-based messaging app provider, is planning to build its own blockchain to boost development of decentralized apps.

Business  ·  23 April 2018