Distributed Ledgers

Crypto Needs to Engage With the World

Look beyond the casino-like financial experiments that currently offer only speculation and “get rich quick” schemes, says Cosmos' cofounder.

People  ·  22 December 2020

US Air Force and Raytheon Are Studying How Distributed Ledgers Could Help Command the Skies

The $500,000 contract continues USAF's recent history of blockchain investments.

News  ·  3 September 2020
Australia

ASX Postpones Roll-Out of Blockchain Settlement System

The Australian Securities Exchange has pushed back the launch of its blockchain-based CHESS replacement after feedback from stakeholders.

Business  ·  4 September 2018
Blockchain

TD Bank Considers Public Blockchain for Asset Tracking

A newly published patent application indicates that TD Bank may be considering the use of a public blockchain for certain kinds of transactions.

Business  ·  2 April 2018
Patents

Immutable Google? Search Giant Eyes Blockchain for Audits

A patent application released Thursday indicates Google might be examining how blockchains can secure audit logs and other information.

Business  ·  22 March 2018
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
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Official Touts Blockchain for China’s ‘Belt and Road’ Plan

A senior Hong Kong treasury official has said blockchain could bolster China's ongoing efforts to significantly expand its trade capabilities.

Business  ·  14 November 2017
Blockchain Technology

The Trouble With Fintech (Or Why ‘Now’ is the Time for DLT)

A critical look at the reasons behind the change in dialogue surrounding blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

Markets  ·  5 March 2017
Blockchain Applications

Not Yet ‘Do or Die’: Experts See Slow Road For DLT in 2017

In the wake of 2016's blockchain hype, experts are making less optimistic predictions about the industry's prospects in the year ahead.

Business  ·  6 February 2017
IBM

Construct 2017: Experts Ask ‘How Long Until Private Ledgers Go Live?

Private blockchains are on the cusp of leaving the laboratory and heading to the real world. At least, that’s according to bold predictions from some of the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger projects’s top technical minds during the second day of CoinDesk’s developer conference, Construct 2017. While today, most private blockchain and ledgers remain experimental (with some onlookers even […]

Business  ·  1 February 2017
Standards

Which Way for Blockchain Standards in 2017?

A detailed look at the current environment for blockchain standards – as well as past precedents that may inform future steps.

Markets  ·  3 January 2017
Regulation

2017: The Year Regulators Engage with Blockchain

Chuck Thompson argues that the coming year will see distributed ledger tech arrive more broadly on the regulatory radar than it has before.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 December 2016
Banking

Deutsche Bank’s 5 Lessons Learned From DLT in 2016

Deutsche Bank experts discuss what they've learned while exploring blockchain over the last year, as well as their outlook for 2017 and beyond.

Business  ·  14 December 2016
Regulation

CFTC’s Giancarlo: How US Regulators Can Boost Blockchain in 2017

The CFTC's Chris Giancarlo argues that the US needs to rethink its blockchain policy for 2017 and beyond.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 December 2016
Regulation

US Federal Reserve Releases First Distributed Ledger Research Paper

The US Federal Reserve has released a new working paper on blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2016