Trade

China’s Xi Asks ASEAN Nations to Join in Building of ‘Digital Silk Road’

Xi Jinping pushed for digitally enhanced trade among Southeast Asian nations in a keynote at the China-ASEAN Expo on Friday.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 November 2020

Australia and Singapore to Trial ‘Paperless’ Trade Using Blockchain Technology

Australia's border agency will trial blockchain solutions aimed at simplifying cross-border trade with Singapore.

Business  ·  25 November 2020
CoinFlash

Blockchain Grain Trading Platform Sees Commercial Launch to Tap Russia Market

Agri-trading platform Cerealia will focus on international trading for the world's largest wheat market, Russia.

Business  ·  10 November 2020
Bitcoin

Nigerians Are Using Bitcoin to Bypass Trade Hurdles With China

Nigerian entrepreneurs are increasingly using bitcoin as a way to trade internationally, noting its significant benefits over legacy financial systems.

Tech  ·  13 August 2020
Blockchain

UK Trade Negotiators Eye Blockchain Provisions in Coming US Trade Talks

The U.K.'s trade negotiators want to set the pace for global blockchain regulation in its upcoming free trade talks with the United States.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2020
China

Coronavirus Checks China’s Blockchain Ambitions

As long as the Coronavirus keeps everyone indoors, China's big, bold blockchain ambitions are on hold.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 February 2020
Regulation

US Food Inspectors to Test IBM Blockchain for Export Certifications

The blockchain feasibility assessment will search out efficiencies in a process marred by regulations and often complex documentary requirements.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 February 2020
Trade

Standard Chartered Invests More Money in Newly Rebranded Trade Finance Startup

Standard Chartered has invested in Contour, the recently-rebranded Voltron blockchain trade finance platform digitizing letters of credit for financial institutions.

News  ·  28 January 2020
Russia

BRICS Nations Ponder Digital Currency to Ease Trade, Reduce USD Reliance

The BRICS association of major emerging economies has discussed developing a digital currency to facilitate trade between member nations.

Markets  ·  15 November 2019
Wallets

ABN AMRO Eyes Launch of Blockchain Inventory Platform, Dropping Wallet Plan

As ABN AMRO drops its exploration of a crypto wallet product, the Dutch bank says it's seeking to launch a blockchain platform for trade inventory.

Business  ·  20 May 2019
Singapore

Trade Organization ICC Eyes Blockchain Adoption for Its 45 Million Members

The world's biggest business organization is making blockchain available to its many members including Amazon, Coca Cola, McDonald's and PayPal.

Business  ·  12 April 2019
Trade

London Metal Exchange Backs Plan to Track Physical Metals With Blockchain

The London Metal Exchange is said to be supporting an initiative to better track physical metals using blockchain tech.

Business  ·  27 March 2019
Trade

UPS Targets B2B Sales With New Blockchain E-Commerce Platform

U.S.-based shipping giant UPS has announced a new blockchain integration aimed to bring business-to-business sales into the digital age.

Business  ·  23 March 2019
Exchanges

Korean Actor Invests in Blockchain Seafood Trade Startup

South Korean actor and businessman Bae Yong-joon has invested an undisclosed sum in blockchain-based seafood trade startup Seamon.

Business  ·  12 March 2019
Enterprise Blockchain

Ping An’s New Pitch for Blockchain: Shared Ledger, But Banks Keep Clients

Ping An, the Chinese insurance giant that built the eTradeConnect blockchain, is modifying the platform to give its 12 participating banks more control over customer relationships.

Business  ·  3 December 2018