Diamonds

Sotheby’s to Accept Crypto for Rare 100-Carat Diamond in Upcoming Auction

“The most ancient and emblematic denominator of value can now, for the first time, be purchased using humanity’s newest universal currency.”

Business  ·  21 June 2021

US Man Charged Over $25M Diamond Ponzi Scheme That Touted a Crypto Token

A man from Washington, D.C., has been charged with running a diamond investment scam with its own cryptocurrency, Argyle Coin.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 September 2020
Carbon Emissions

Everledger Offers Diamond Industry Blockchain-Based Carbon Offsetting

Track-and-trace blockchain pioneer Everledger is using its technology to help the diamond industry offset its carbon footprint.

Business  ·  22 April 2020
Blockchain

DUST Adds Physical Products to the Blockchain

New diamond coatings promise to connect physical objects to blockchains. Now users of SAP's cloud service can try it out.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 May 2019
Exchanges

Diamond Standard Launches Blockchain-Powered Token Backed by Real Gems

A new startup is looking to make diamonds as attractive to institutional investors as gold.

Tech  ·  2 May 2019
Trading

Blockchain Exchange Secures $50 Million in Diamonds for ETF Launch

Blockchain-based trading platform CEDEX says it now has a trader inventory of 6,000 diamonds as it moves towards launching a diamond ETF.

Business  ·  28 March 2019
Supply Chain

Russian Diamond Giant Signs Onto De Beers’ Blockchain Tracking Platform

Alrosa, the world's second-largest diamond producer, is joining the blockchain pilot program spearheaded by De Beers to trace the stones' provenance.

Business  ·  30 October 2018
China

Richemont Director Jin Keyu Joins Blockchain Startup as Adviser

A board member at Swiss luxury goods maker Richemont has said luxury goods companies could use blockchain to bring transparency to their supply chain.

Business  ·  12 July 2018
Supply Chain

Blockchains Are Forever? Diamond Giant De Beers Unveils DLT Strategy

One of the world's most well-known diamond companies is getting into blockchain by investing in an asset tracking platform.

Business  ·  4 December 2017