Distributed Ledger Technology

Blockchain Technology

Salesforce Working on Blockchain Product, Says CEO Benioff

Salesforce is working on a product based on blockchain and cryptocurrency, the cloud computing company's CEO has revealed.

Business  ·  9 April 2018
Distributed Ledger Technology

Blockchain Startup Symbiont Teams with Wall Street Legend Ranieri

The firm founded by the "father" of mortgage-backed securities has partnered with blockchain startup Symbiont to shake up the mortgage industry.

Business  ·  9 April 2018
XRP

Is XRP a Security? Major Ripple Debates Explained

Ripple has been on a tear this year, but it's popularity is bringing back old debates around what its distributed ledger tech is all about.

Tech  ·  8 April 2018
Banking

Swiss Central Banker: State-Backed Crypto Would Pose ‘Incalculable Risks’

Swiss National Bank Governing Board member Andrea Maechler sees value in blockchain, but argues central banks should stay out of consumer payments.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 April 2018
ICOs

An XRP ICO? It’s On Whether Ripple Likes It or Not

Turns out you can launch an ICO on Ripple's distributed ledger, and one small Brazilian company is ready to test it out.

Tech  ·  5 April 2018
Mexico

Mexico Tests Blockchain to Track Public Contract Bids

A Mexican government announced a blockchain-based project intended to reduce corruption in bidding for government contracts.

Business  ·  5 April 2018
Singapore

Singapore Launches Blockchain Challenge with Funding Prizes

The Singapore government is launching an innovation-boosting blockchain challenge that will reward successful projects with funding.

Tech  ·  30 March 2018
Banking

Bank of England to Test DLT Use in New Settlement System

The Bank of England has launched a proof of concept that will explore DLT-compatibility with its real time gross settlement service.

Business  ·  27 March 2018
Supply Chain

British Charity Aims to Improve Maritime Safety with New Blockchain Lab

British non-profit Lloyd’s Register Foundation is teaming up with BLOC on a blockchain initiative aimed to improve safety on the high seas.

Business  ·  22 March 2018
News

Global Blockchain Patent Filings Spiked In 2017, Korea’s IP Office Says

Last year saw a sharp rise in blockchain-related patent applications across the globe, according to the South Korean Intellectual Property Office.

Tech  ·  21 March 2018
Lightning Network

Stellar Goes In On Lightning with 2018 Launch Target

Stellar isn't so far behind bitcoin in absorbing a faster and cheaper layer touted as the future of cryptocurrency payments.

Tech  ·  19 March 2018
China

ZhongAn Wants to Catch Media Pirates with Blockchain

ZhongAn Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese online insurer ZhongAn, hopes to patent a blockchain solution for protecting digital media against piracy.

Tech  ·  13 March 2018
XRP

How XRP’s Tech Differs from Other Crypto Assets

What is XRP? How is it different from bitcoin? CoinDesk looks at the tech behind the crypto market's third-largest asset.

Tech  ·  11 March 2018
Banking

How XRP Fits Into Ripple’s Payments Products Explained

While interest in XRP continues, confusion remains about how the cryptocurrency interacts with Ripple's products. CoinDesk explains.

Business  ·  4 March 2018
China

Chinese Universities Are Pursuing Blockchain Patents

Universities in China are joining the country's private sector in an effort to patent blockchain solutions, new filings reveal.

Tech  ·  28 February 2018