Distributed Ledger Technology

IBM

More Live Blockchains? IBM Launches New Enterprise Accelerator Effort

Global tech giant IBM is unveiling a new blockchain services package today, one that finds it seeking to jumpstart global use of the technology.

Business  ·  18 May 2017
UK

UK Land Registry Plans to Test Blockchain in Digital Push

HM Land Registry has revealed it is looking to test blockchain as part of a digitization effort called 'Digital Street'.

Business  ·  12 May 2017
Distributed Ledger Technology

Blockchain Startup Inks Deal With FX Giant Citadel Securities

A major securities market maker is linking up with a blockchain startup focused on post-trade currency settlement.

Business  ·  11 May 2017
Banking

Ripple Adds 10 New Financial Firms to ‘Blockchain Network’

Ten new partners have joined Ripple's "blockchain network," which focuses on cross-border transactions and DLT standards.

Business  ·  26 April 2017
XRP

Ripple Prices Surge to 4-Month High

The price of Ripple's XRP token surged to a more-than four-month high overnight, sparking trader notice.

Tech  ·  23 March 2017
Japan

47 Banks Complete DLT Cloud Pilot With Ripple Tech

A consortium of 47 banks has completed a distributed ledger technology pilot spearheaded by SBI Ripple Asia.

Tech  ·  2 March 2017
Venture Capital

Blockchain Startup Storj Targets Enterprise Cloud With $3 Million Raise

Decentralized storage startup Storj Labs announced today it has raised $3m in seed funding.

Business  ·  23 February 2017
Cryptography

Bitcoin Hash Functions Explained

Everything you always wanted to know about bitcoin hashing, but were afraid to ask.

Tech  ·  19 February 2017
Bitcoin

What’s in a Name? From Bitcoin to Blockchain to Distributed Ledgers

Nelson Rosario ponders why we have developed so many terms for what is effectively the same technology – bitcoin.

Markets  ·  11 February 2017
Exchanges

Bitstamp to Launch New Ripple Trading Pairs

Bitstamp is launching new markets for Ripple’s XRP digital asset, offering trading pairs for USD and euros.

Tech  ·  10 January 2017
Europe

SEB to Build Blockchain Channel Between New York and Stockholm

The blockchain service aims to go live sometime in 2017, according to SEB's head of transaction services.

Business  ·  7 November 2016
Ripple Labs

Global Banks Test Ripple’s Digital Currency in New Blockchain Trial

Twelve members of blockchain consortium R3CEV has successfully tested a use case for Ripple's XRP cryptcurrency.

Tech  ·  20 October 2016
Ripple Labs

Ripple CEO Calls for Next President to Appoint FinTech Advisor

Ripple CEO Chris Larson argues the next US President should appoint a 'FinTech' advisor to look into blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  13 October 2016
Ripple Labs

Why CGI Doubled Down on Ripple’s Distributed Ledger Tech

A deep dive in how CGI is turning its Ripple validator node into an offering for 2,500 financial clients.

Tech  ·  4 October 2016
Venture Capital

Big Banks Invest $55 Million in Blockchain Startup Ripple’s Series B

Ripple raised $55 million from banks, including its own customers, and in a change for previous growth strategies, is considering making acquisitions.

Business  ·  15 September 2016