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Why Singularity University’s CEO Believes Blockchain Has Gone ‘Exponential’

What does it mean that blockchain is now considered an "exponential technology?" We asked the CEO of Singularity University for his take.

Markets  ·  10 June 2016
Ethereum

R3 Publishes Vitalik Buterin Report on Ethereum for Banks

R3 has released a report evaluating how Ethereum could be used by banks engaged in consortium and private blockchain initiatives.

Tech  ·  1 June 2016
Japan

Japan’s Trade Ministry: Government Should Promote Blockchain Use Cases

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has released the results of a survey on blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 May 2016
Banking

Goldman Sachs: Blockchain Tech Could Save Capital Markets $6 Billion a Year

A new report from Goldman Sachs Investment Research projects blockchain technology could save billions across industries.

Business  ·  25 May 2016
Europe

UK Government Could Track Student Loans and Grants with Blockchain

The UK government is looking at the use of blockchains to track student loans and public grants.

Tech  ·  27 April 2016
Research

Rise of Internet Enables Bitcoin to Compete With Fiat, Researchers Find

A new research paper explores the role the Internet has played in allowing private forms of money like bitcoin to compete against fiat alternatives.

Markets  ·  7 April 2016
Japan

Tech Giant Hitachi to Study Blockchain in New R&D Lab

Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi is set to open a financial technology research laboratory that will focus on blockchain applications.

Business  ·  17 March 2016
UK

70% of Financial Institutions Believe Blockchain Will Be Good for Business

So much for disruption? A new survey says 70% of financial institutions believe blockchain will positively impact their business.

Business  ·  8 March 2016
Visa

Visa Seeks Developer for ‘Secure, Scalable’ Blockchain Project

Visa has revealed it is seeking to hire a software engineer to help it create a "secure, scalable blockchain network".

Business  ·  2 March 2016
Banking

ISITC: Majority of Securities Firms Plan to Explore Blockchain This Year

A new survey has revealed that the current buzz around blockchains is driving a focus on technological investment within the financial sector.

Business  ·  1 March 2016
Latin America

UN Commission Calls On Caribbean to Become Digital Currency Hub

A UN commission report suggests digital currencies could be beneficial for the Caribbean region.

Markets  ·  5 February 2016
Regulation

Commonwealth Pushes Member Countries to Declare Bitcoin Legal

The Commonwealth has released a new report that calls on its 53 member countries to speak out on the legality of digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 February 2016
Research

Consumers’ Research Highlights Benefits of Bitcoin for Policy Makers

Consumers’ Research has published a paper on blockchain technologies and the opportunities they present.

Markets  ·  22 January 2016
Research

Study: Talent Gap Holds Back Blockchain in Capital Markets

A new study suggests there is a “huge lack of talent” that understands both blockchain technology and capital markets.

Markets  ·  14 January 2016
Payments

McKinsey Report Predicts Four Stages of Blockchain Adoption

The wider adoption of blockchain technology by financial incumbents is likely to take place over four stages according to a new report by McKinsey.

Markets  ·  16 December 2015