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Consensus 2017: People and Machine Problems – Solved with Blockchain?

In sessions focused on global issues and IoT at Consensus 2017 yesterday, the possibilities and hurdles for blockchain tech took centre stage.

Business  ·  23 May 2017
Identity

Anonymous Login? Civic Goes Live With Blockchain Authentication Service

Vinny Lingham launched a new product at Consensus 2017 today – unveiling the second service for his blockchain ID startup Civic.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2017
Europe

Government-Backed Firm to Launch Blockchain IDs in Luxembourg

A major digital identity firm backed by the government of Luxembourg is building a new platform alongside US startup Cambridge Blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 May 2017
Banking

Why Project Indy is Using Hybrid DLT to Rethink Digital Identity

A new Hyperledger digital ID project opens up about its design and the desire to create better alternatives to systems in use today.

Tech  ·  10 May 2017
Identity

4 Ways Blockchain Can Disrupt Civic Traditions

Infosys's Peter Loop examines four potential opportunities in which blockchain could improve public processes.

Markets  ·  17 March 2017
Ethereum

‘Big Four’ Firm EY Begins Blockchain ID Platform Rollout

'Big Four' auditing firm EY has developed a new blockchain identity platform for an Australian client.

Business  ·  28 February 2017
Venture Capital

Identity Startup Cambridge Blockchain Closes $2 Million Funding

Blockchain identity startup Cambridge Blockchain has finished raising $2m – money it plans to spend on pilot projects.

Business  ·  1 February 2017
Identity

Microsoft Details Collaboration With Blockchain Startup Tierion

Tech giant Microsoft has announced a new blockchain partnership as part of its internal decentralized identity initiative.

Tech  ·  30 January 2017
Venture Capital

Identity Startup Cambridge Blockchain Raises $1.7 Million

Blockchain identity startup Cambridge Blockchain has raised more than $1.78m in new funding, public records show.

Business  ·  24 January 2017
Exchanges

The IRS is Seeking Data on Coinbase’s Bitcoin Customers

The IRS is seeking user records from Coinbase as part of a taxpayer investigation.

Business  ·  18 November 2016
Ethereum

Deloitte Opens Ethereum Identity Platform to Blockchain Developers

"Big Four" accounting firm Deloitte to announce it will hand-over its Smart Identity blockchain solution to the open-source community.

Markets  ·  9 November 2016
Identity

Civic Demos Vision for Blockchain Web Login Service

Civic previewed a new use case for its decentralized identity service today at Money2020 in Las Vegas.

Business  ·  25 October 2016
Identity

Identity and Aleppo Kick Off Money2020 Blockchain Discussion

The human cost of financial exclusion was the central focus of Money2020's first panel to focus on blockchain.

Business  ·  23 October 2016
Russia

Russia’s Largest Bank is Worried About Blockchain’s Dark Side

Russia's largest bank discusses the future of financial intermediaries, and how blockchain could impact today's established order.

Business  ·  17 October 2016
Identity

UN Considers Blockchain in Search for Sustainability Solutions

Blockchain is set to be discussed during a meeting at the United Nations today centered on sustainable development.

Markets  ·  13 October 2016