Blockchain Trials

Australian Regulator Trials Blockchain to Automate Transaction Reporting

Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is trialing blockchain technology to automate reporting of cross-border transactions by institutions.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 February 2019

Standard Chartered, Siemens Partner to Put Bank Guarantees on a Blockchain

Multinational banking firm Standard Chartered is teaming up with manufacturing giant Siemens to put bank guarantees for trade finance on a blockchain.

Business  ·  29 August 2018
Banking

Thailand’s Central Bank Is Developing a Digital Currency Based on R3 Tech

The Bank of Thailand is developing its own digital currency, aiming to complete a first proof-of-concept by March 2019.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 August 2018
Payments

Blockchain Remittances Face Efficiency Hurdle, Says Taiwan Central Bank

A trialed blockchain system for interbank clearance was not as efficient as the current centralized system, says a central bank report.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2018
Supply Chain

Japanese Shipping Giant, IBM to Trial Blockchain in Cross-Border Trade

Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines and partners including IBM are to undertake a blockchain trial aimed to streamline international trade flows.

Business  ·  14 December 2017
Banking

BNP, EY Complete Blockchain Trial for Internal Treasury Operations

BNP Paribas and EY say they have "successfully" tested a private blockchain for the bank's global internal treasury operations.

Business  ·  17 October 2017
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Government Plans to Auction Seized Assets On a Blockchain

Ukraine's justice ministry has begun testing the use of a blockchain to digitally auction seized assets, according to a report.

Markets  ·  7 September 2017
India

Indian State Partners to Build Public Sector Blockchain Applications

The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has announced a new partnership with cybersecurity firm WISeKey to secure citizen data with blockchain tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 September 2017
US Government

GSA Official: Blockchain Procurement Prototype Is Moving Forward

The U.S. General Services Administration is bullish about a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed to streamline the IT procurement bidding process.

Business  ·  6 September 2017
Brazil

Brazil’s Ministry of Planning Is Testing Blockchain Identity Tech

A government agency in Brazil is investigating how it could leverage blockchain technology to verify the legitimacy of ID documents.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 August 2017
Loans

Credit Suisse Eyes 2018 Launch for Blockchain Loans Platform

A group of banks led by Credit Suisse is eyeing the launch of a blockchain platform for syndicated loans, according to reports.

Business  ·  21 August 2017
Supply Chain

German Chemical Company Pilots Supply Chain Blockchain

German chemical giant BASF has revealed it is investigating blockchain's potential in tracking supply chains.

Business  ·  28 July 2017
AlphaPoint

Canada’s Scotiabank Completes Blockchain Trial for Trade Reports

Blockchain services firm AlphaPoint has completed a proof-of-technology trial of its blockchain platform for Canada's Scotiabank.

Markets  ·  2 March 2017