Use Cases & Verticals

Blockchain

Chip Maker Nvidia Adds Blockchain-AI Startup to Incubator

Nvidia is supporting a blockchain startup as part of its Inception Program, which seeks to support artificial intelligence development.

Business  ·  18 June 2018
Ethereum

In the Scramble to Fix Digital Identity, uPort Is a Project to Watch

Digital identity is scattered and insecure. ConsenSys' uPort project wants to rework the internet to make "self-sovereign identity" a reality.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 June 2018
Identity

Sweden’s Land Registry Demos Live Transaction on a Blockchain

Swedish Land Registry and Blockchain project have concluded their third phase of testing with a full demonstration.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2018
Patents

Walmart Patent Eyes Crypto Payments for Power Supply Precision

Retail giant Walmart is exploring a way to let households manage their electricity bills with prepayments in cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  15 June 2018
Securities

JD.com’s Finance Arm to Issue Asset-Backed Securities on a Blockchain

JD Finance, a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, has announced a pilot issuance of asset-backed securities over a blockchain.

Business  ·  13 June 2018
News

Congressional Bill Calls for Study of Crypto Use in Sex Trafficking

The House of Financial Services Committee is introducing a bill that would launch an investigation into how cryptocurrencies enable sex trafficking.

Business  ·  12 June 2018
Ethereum

Forget Prices, Ethereum Is Offering a Different Value in Afghanistan

According to Fereshteh Forough, the founder of Code To Inspire, ether bounties can be a tool for teaching Afghan women about financial empowerment.

Business  ·  12 June 2018
Blockchain Technology

Kakao, Korean Government to Solve Social Problems with Blockchain

Kakao's blockchain subsidiary has announced it will work with a government-backed agency to develop blockchain projects focused on social services.

Business  ·  12 June 2018
Regulation

Korean Banks Can Use Blockchain to Verify Customer IDs from July

A national banking group from South Korea is to roll out a blockchain-based ID verification system for domestic banks next month.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 June 2018
Payments

AmEx Is Hiring to Help Sell a Ripple Powered Blockchain Product

The partnership between American Express, Ripple and Santander Bank that began back in November of last year is reaching new heights.

Business  ·  11 June 2018
Identity

KODAKCoin Inks Arena Partnership to Store NBA, NHL Photos

Created by WENN Digital, KODAKOne and the KODAKCoin is announced to launch at 6 major OVG sports venues reaching over 10 million fans per year.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 June 2018
Ethereum

Crypto Startup Wala Is Reaching Africans with Ethereum Micropayments

South Africa startup Wala is using microraiden for high volume, low-value, off-chain ethereum transactions. And people are using it in the thousands.

Business  ·  11 June 2018
Patents

Mastercard Patent Would Put Credit Cards on a Public Blockchain

A patent filing from Mastercard explores how to use public blockchains to securely verify card credentials at the point of sale.

Business  ·  8 June 2018
News

‘Dungeon Defenders’ Game Maker to Integrate Blockchain In Sequel

The developer behind Dungeon Defenders II will integrate a blockchain with the game's rewards system.

Business  ·  7 June 2018
Payments

Dutch Central Bank: Blockchain ‘Promising But Inefficient’ in Payments

Blockchain technology isn't yet a beneficial addition to the payment system in the Netherlands, according to the country's central bank.

Business  ·  7 June 2018