Trade

Trade

Four Agricultural Giants Eye Blockchain in Push to Digitize Global Trade

The four biggest agricultural corporations plan to utilize tech such as blockchain and AI to bring the global grain trade into the digital age.

Business  ·  26 October 2018
Trade

Venezuela to Adopt Controversial Petro Token in Global Trade

Venezuela's president is ordering the use of the petro in international trade, despite doubts the token will be widely accepted.

Markets  ·  21 September 2018
Trade

UN Trade Body Examines Blockchain’s Potential in Supply Chains

A United Nations body that facilitates global trade is examining blockchain and smart contracts to see if they could play a role in its mission.

Business  ·  12 June 2018
Australia

PwC Australia, Port of Brisbane Unveil Blockchain Supply Chain Pilot

PwC Australia, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Port of Brisbane are trialling a new blockchain trade solution.

Business  ·  31 May 2018
Australia

Australian Government Looks to Blockchain for Trade Modernization

Australia's Department of Home Affairs is touting blockchain technology in a push to modernize the country's international trade supply chains.

Business  ·  10 May 2018
Japan

MUFG, NTT Data Trial Blockchain for Cross-Border Trade

MUFG and NTT Data are collaborating on a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed to foster trade between Singapore and Japan.

Markets  ·  6 December 2017
Banking

BBVA Blockchain Pilot Cuts Time for International Trade Transactions

BBVA has utilized blockchain platform Waves to conduct a live international trade transaction trial between Spain and Mexico.

Business  ·  28 November 2017
Regulation

It’s Political: Why China Hates Bitcoin and Loves the Blockchain

CoinDesk advisor Michael Casey explains China’s recent moves against bitcoin exchanges and ICOs in a wider geopolitical context.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 September 2017
Research

A UN Agency is Exploring Blockchain’s Impact on Trade

A UN agency is putting together two white papers focused on how blockchain tech can facilitate trade and business processes.

Tech  ·  3 May 2017