Companies

Japan

Major Japanese Banks Seek Lower Costs With Blockchain Payments

A group of major Japanese banks has published the first results of a blockchain interbank payments trial.

Business  ·  1 December 2016
China

China’s Huiyin Group Launches $20 Million Bitcoin Fund

Multibillion-dollar investment company Huiyin Group has launched a $20m bitcoin-focused investment fund.

Business  ·  1 December 2016
Exchanges

A Judge Just Cleared the Way for the IRS to Seek Coinbase Customer Data

The IRS can serve bitcoin and ether exchange startup Coinbase with a summons for information about its users, a federal judge has ordered.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 November 2016
Japan

Japan Exchange Group Expands Blockchain Trials

The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) has formed a consortium between several companies within its umbrella to test a blockchain proof-of-concept.

Business  ·  30 November 2016
Startups

Europe’s Biggest Shipping Port Tests Blockchain Logistics

The operator of Europe’s largest shipping port is taking part in a new blockchain consortium focused on logistics.

Business  ·  29 November 2016
Startups

Tech Firm Inks Deal to Build on R3’s Distributed Ledger Tech

Financial technology firm Calypso has inked a deal with blockchain consortium R3 to develop applications for its Corda platform.

Business  ·  29 November 2016
Startups

EY Switzerland Will Accept Bitcoin Next Year

The Swiss outfit of professional services firm EY is set to begin accepting bitcoin payments next year.

Business  ·  28 November 2016
Japan

A Major Insurer is Developing a Policy to Cover Bitcoin Exchanges

A Japanese insurance firm is reportedly planning to launch a new policy line aimed at bitcoin exchanges.

Business  ·  28 November 2016
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin Releases Mobile Wallet for iOS and Android

Indian bitcoin exchange Unocoin has launched a new mobile wallet app.

Business  ·  28 November 2016
Bitcoin

21 Files for New Bitcoin Mining Patent

21 Inc has applied for a patent for specialized bitcoin mining circuitry, public records show.

Business  ·  23 November 2016
Ethereum

Bitcoin Pioneer Charlie Shrem Launches New Blockchain Venture

Months after his release from prison for money laundering violations, entrepreneur Charlie Shrem has announced a new blockchain venture.

Business  ·  23 November 2016
IRS

IRS Effort to Access Coinbase Records Could Take Months

Digital currency exchange Coinbase says it’s planning to fight a government effort to acquire information about its users.

Policy & regulation  ·  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
China

UBS Eyes Blockchain in China Expansion

UBS plans to invest in blockchain as part of an expansion plan in China.

Business  ·  21 November 2016
Startups

Bitcoin Tipping Service ChangeTip to Shut Down

Months after its core development team was acqui-hired by accommodations startup Airbnb, bitcoin-tipping service ChangeTip is closing its doors.

Business  ·  18 November 2016