Technology

Regulation

Fed Governor Voices Caution on Central Bank Digital Currencies

Central bank-issued digital currencies could stifle private-sector payments innovation, a senior Federal Reserve official said today.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 March 2017
Ethereum

Beyond Immutability: Ethereum Classic Maps a Way Forward

Apart from a commitment to immutability, ethereum classic is much like ethereum. Now, though, its supporters favor another pillar of differentiation.

Tech  ·  3 March 2017
Bank of Japan

Bitcoin Lending Concept Debuted At Bank of Japan Event

HAW Technologies has developed a bitcoin lending market concept, presented at an event hosted by Japan’s central bank.

Tech  ·  3 March 2017
Markets

The $45-Dollar Question: What’s Going On With the Price of Dash?

The price of dash is on a tear – but why?

Tech  ·  2 March 2017
Japan

47 Banks Complete DLT Cloud Pilot With Ripple Tech

A consortium of 47 banks has completed a distributed ledger technology pilot spearheaded by SBI Ripple Asia.

Tech  ·  2 March 2017
Ethereum

Disruption Not Included? Ethereum Alliance Shows Blockchain Shift

The founding members of the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance are looking for the best of both worlds – for startups and incumbents.

Business  ·  1 March 2017
Japan

Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT

An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2017
Switzerland

UBS, PwC Back Blockchain Group in Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’

A new blockchain-focused nonprofit organization has launched in Switzerland with the aim of promoting and researching the tech.

Tech  ·  1 March 2017
Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin Calls for Collaboration at Enterprise Ethereum Launch

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin addressed a crowd today at the launch of a corporate-facing version of the blockchain platform.

Tech  ·  28 February 2017
Quorum

Microsoft Adds JPMorgan’s ‘Quorum’ Blockchain to Azure Platform

Microsoft has added JPMorgan’s blockchain service Quorum to its blockchain tool box.

Business  ·  28 February 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
Ethereum

Big Corporates Unite for Launch of Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

JP Morgan, Microsoft, BP and Wipro are among the global corporations behind the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, set to be unveiled today.

Tech  ·  28 February 2017
Russia

Russia’s PM: Blockchain Tech Could Bring Big Changes

Blockchain tech could have widespread impact, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev reportedly said today.

Tech  ·  27 February 2017
Canada

Canada’s Securities Watchdog Seeks Blockchain Firms for Startup ‘Sandbox’

Canada's securities trade watchdog wants blockchain startups for its new regulatory "sandbox".

Business  ·  27 February 2017
Startups

DTCC Moves to Next Stage of Digital Asset Blockchain Trial

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has completed the first leg of a post-trade distributed ledger trial with startup Digital Asset.

Business  ·  27 February 2017