Distributed Ledger Technology

Blockchain

New Bill in Colorado Encourages State to Adopt Blockchain for Data Security

A new state bill introduced to the Colorado Senate is looking at using blockchain technology to secure private data from cyberattacks. 

Policy & regulation  ·  18 January 2018
Banking

Deutsche Bank: Blockchain Opportunities Are ‘Huge’

A presentation by the bank's wealth management execs declared that blockchain technology has a lot of potential, but was lukewarm of cryptocurrencies.

Business  ·  11 December 2017
Blockchain

Apple Patent Filing Hints at Blockchain Use

In a new application released by the USPTO, Apple describes how it might use a blockchain-based platform to generate and secure timestamps.

Tech  ·  7 December 2017
News

XBRL Reporting Standard Co-Founder Joins Blockchain Startup

Blockchain startup Auditchain has added the co-founder of a widely used business reporting standard to its leadership team.

Tech  ·  28 November 2017
Security

US Defense Bill Could Give Big Boost to Blockchain

An obscure provision tucked into a U.S. defense spending bill could act as a springboard for blockchain adoption across government agencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 November 2017
Startups

R3, Microsoft Expand Partnership to Boost Corda DLT Adoption

Distributed ledger startup R3 is moving to more deeply integrate its Corda platform with Microsoft's Azure cloud service.

Business  ·  21 November 2017
Banking

JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Trial DLT for Equity Swaps

Financial firms including JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs have carried out equity swaps over a DLT system.

Business  ·  20 November 2017
Australia

Australian Government Grants $8 Million for Blockchain Energy Pilot

The Australian government has announced that it will provide over AU$8 million in grants for a blockchain-powered smart utilities project.

Business  ·  20 November 2017
Banking

Ubin Part 2: Singapore Central Bank Publishes Blockchain Project Details

A new report from the Monetary Authority of Singapore details the second phase of its "Project Ubin" blockchain project.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 November 2017
News

VR Firm YDreams Global Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Consortium

Virtual reality firm YDreams Global has become the latest member of the Linux Foundation-backed blockchain consortium Hyperledger.

Tech  ·  9 November 2017
Bitcoin

Deloitte Report: Over 26,000 Blockchain Projects Began in 2016

More than 26,000 new projects related to blockchain were created on code repository GitHub last year, according to data collected by Deloitte.

Tech  ·  8 November 2017
Blockchain Applications

SIA Group, R3 Team Up for Blockchain Finance App Network

Technology infrastructure provider SIA Group and DLT consortium R3 have teamed up in an effort to get banks and corporates using blockchain apps.

Business  ·  8 November 2017
Regulation

Malaysia’s Securities Watchdog Plans Cryptocurrency Regulations

Securities Commission Malaysia has revealed it is planning a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, as well as a DLT pilot.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 November 2017
Regulation

Colombian Financial Watchdog Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

Latin American financial regulator, the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia, has become the latest member of the R3 blockchain consortium.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 November 2017
News

Cornell Professor Claims Blockchain Advances with Thunder Token Debut

A renowned distributed systems professor is soon to launch a new blockchain project, one that seeks to expand the scope of the technology.

Tech  ·  2 November 2017