Identity

Banking

Non-Profits See Blockchain Vision, But Face Harsh Realities

Non-profits are fast waking up to the possibilities offered by blockchain, but implementing real-world solutions will be anything but easy.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 July 2017
ConsenSys

Swiss City Announces Plan to Verify IDs Using Ethereum

A Swiss city known for its cryptocurrency startup ecosystem is launching a new ethereum-based identity service.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 July 2017
Ethereum

UN Identity Tech Partner Integrates Blockchain Into Payments Platform

A tech firm involved in the UN's blockchain trials has expanded its work with the tech through its aid-focused payments platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 July 2017
Patents

Gemalto Seeks to Patent Method for Secure Blockchain Identity

Security giant Gemalto hopes to be awarded a US patent for a method of verifying identity using blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2017
China

Local Government in China Trials Blockchain for Public Services

A city district in southern China is using blockchain to streamline government services for its one million residents.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 June 2017
Identity

Identity without the Blockchain? Skepticism Grows for Once-Hot Use Case

Launched at the UN, the ID2020 Alliance is seeking to revolutionize identity, but will blockchain be the technology of choice?

Policy & regulation  ·  22 June 2017
Ethereum

Power to the User: Accenture & Microsoft Are Changing Identity with Ethereum

Centralized ways to prove identity may now have an expiration date, thanks to a new blockchain prototype jointly built by Microsoft and Accenture.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 June 2017
Identity

UN Leaders Urge Blockchain Startups to Collaborate on Identity

Representatives of the UN are calling for blockchain firms and others to collaborate on better identity solutions.

Markets  ·  20 June 2017
Supply Chain

‘Absolutely Necessary’: How Blockchain Could Help Tech Giant Cisco Reboot

As hardware sales fall, Cisco is now pushing even deeper into blockchain, seeking efficiency benefits and improved profits from the tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 June 2017
Exchanges

Singapore Exchange to Trial Blockchain Verification for Diamond Trading

A diamond exchange service based in Singapore is partnering with two blockchain startups.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2017
Markets

Civic’s ICO Sells Out Before Sale, But Crowd to Get Second Chance

Decentralized identity startup Civic has already sold out of its planned token offering – even before the sale took place.

Markets  ·  13 June 2017
Ethereum

Advertising Trade Group to Use Ethereum Tokens in Fight Against Online Fraud

Digital advertising group DMA has announced the launch adChain, an ethereum-based solution for online marketers.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 June 2017
Identity

Dubai Plans Digital Passports Using Blockchain Tech

The Dubai government has partnered with UK startup ObjectTech to bring blockchain-based security to the emirate's airport.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 June 2017
Identity

Blockchain Consortium Draws Enterprise Giants to Revolutionize Digital Identity

The Digital Identity Foundation is seeing interest from key players like IBM who see potential in using blockchain for seamless online identity.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 June 2017
Identity

Spanish Banks Back ‘Red Lyra’ Blockchain Consortium

A group of Spanish banks, law firms and corporations have formed a new blockchain consortium.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 May 2017