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Security

Blockstack Today: 5 Apps Already Being Built on the Decentralized Web

A look at the applications using Blockstack's platform give insight into what kind of future the startup is looking to cultivate.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 September 2017
Patents

Xerox Patent Applications Reveal Plan for Blockchain Records System

Technology giant Xerox wants to patent a way to securely revise electronic documents that uses blockchain, public records show.

Business  ·  17 August 2017
Russia

Russia’s Ministry of Health Is Launching a Blockchain Pilot

The Russian Ministry of Health is working with one of the country's state-owned banks to explore possible uses of blockchain.

Business  ·  10 August 2017
News

Medical Society of Delaware Tests Blockchain to Improve Healthcare Access

A medical society in Delaware dating back to the 1700s hopes to bring efficiencies to healthcare using blockchain tech.

Business  ·  10 August 2017
News

Illinois to Trial Blockchain Tech in Bid to Track Medical Licenses

The state of Illinois is expanding its work with blockchain to include possible healthcare applications through a newly announced partnership.

Business  ·  10 August 2017
Europe

UK Government Seeks Blockchain Pitches for £8 Million Startup Competition

A U.K. government agency is seeking pitches from blockchain startups as part of a competition focused on digital health solutions.

Business  ·  31 July 2017
News

Hashed Health Blockchain Consortium Expands With New Member

A blockchain consortium focused on healthcare and led by startup Hashed Health has attracted a notable new member.

Business  ·  24 July 2017
News

UC Berkeley Partners With Blockchain Startup For Health Data Research

The University of California, Berkeley is working with blockchain startup Bitmark on a pair of research studies focused on secure data sharing.

Business  ·  7 June 2017
Bitcoin

Consensus 2017 Recap: Panels Cast Wide Net for Blockchain Discussions

A look back at some of the fascinating and diverse panels that took place at Consensus 2017 this week.

Business  ·  28 May 2017
Healthcare

Consensus 2017: Blockchain and Healthcare’s People Problem

Blockchain is viewed as a way to give patients greater control over their data – but getting there might not be as easy as it sounds.

Business  ·  24 May 2017
Healthcare

Healthcare IT Firm Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project, Codebases Activated

US firm Change Healthcare has joined the Linux Foundation-backed Hyperledger blockchain consortium.

Business  ·  22 May 2017
China

China’s Best-Funded Blockchain Startup is Rebranding for Expansion

One of China’s top-funded blockchain startups, Juzhen Financials, is rebranding to reflect its planned expansion into new industries.

Business  ·  22 May 2017
Ransomware

DC Blockchain Advocates Seek Distance From Bitcoin Amid Ransomware Wave

Blockchain advocates are trying to recast the narrative surrounding bitcoin as recent upticks in ransomware trouble Capitol Hill.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 May 2017
Donald Trump

Trump’s Obamacare Overhaul Could Be Blockchain Adoption Catalyst

As Republicans attempt to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, blockchain advocates hope modifications to the law could boost adoption of the tech.

Tech  ·  1 May 2017
News

The Biggest US Health Insurer is Hiring a Blockchain Director

The largest US-based health insurer is looking to hire a new point person on blockchain development.

Markets  ·  18 April 2017