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European Central Bank’s CBDC Borrows Bitcoin’s Pseudo-Anonymity
20.12.2019
On December 17, the European Central Bank (ECB) published a report that showcased its blockchain technology proof-of-concept. One particular feature the central bank digital chain holds is the ability to issue “anonymity vouchers.” Also read: Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans...
State Street: 38% of Clients Will Put More Money into Digital Assets in 2020
6.12.2019
The majority of asset managers that bank with State Street are interested in digital assets, but none have asked the global custodian to store them yet
HSBC, SGX and Temasek Explore Distributed Ledger Tech in Asian Bond Market
13.11.2019
HSBC has partnered with Singapore's state investment firm Temasek and Singapore Exchange to explore distributed ledger tech in the Asian bonds market
US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Integrate Digital Currencies
5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire
US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Research Digital Currencies
5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire
Central Bank Blockchains and Corporate Ledgers Are Still Vaporware
4.11.2019
There’s been a resurgence of blockchain discussion this year, especially after China’s President Xi Jinping lauded blockchain and told Chinese citizens the country needs to accelerate distributed ledger technology development. Despite the lack of producing anything worthwhile, for some...
New Balance Athletics Inc. Launches a Pilot Project Based on Distributed Ledger Blockchain Technology
18.10.2019
Headquartered in Boston, New Balance Athletics Inc., which takes pride in being the world’s leading sports apparel and footwear firm, has broadcasted the news about the launch of its highly anticipated pilot program in collaboration with research and development company, Input Output Hong Kong...
NBA’s Sacramento Kings to Reward Loyal Fans With Crypto Tokens
7.10.2019
Based on the ERC-20 standard, the Kings Token will be a first for a U.S. professional sports team
Hyperledger Blockchain Group Weighs Changes to Fix Election Issues
7.10.2019
The blockchain consortium’s powerful technical steering committee is discussing changes to its elections process to boost voter turnout and more
Deployment of Hedera Hashgraph Puts Bitcoin’s Future at Stake?
6.10.2019
The deployment of a public beta of the Hedera Hashgraph has created a buzz in the crypto sphere after rigorous efforts aimed towards its development which date back to 2017. As per the Hedera project developers, the platform will offer an enterprise-grade distributed ledger solution. Hedera...
Algorand Integrates Tech to Bring Users Detailed Analysis of Largest Blockchains
3.10.2019
Algorand is gaining the ability to analyze the largest blockchains by adding the PARSIQ monitoring system to its platform
Hedera Hashgraph, Touted as High-Speed Blockchain Alternative, Goes Live
17.9.2019
Hedera Hashgraph has launched its long-awaited public network, backed by major corporations and promising faster transactions than any blockchain
IBM Official Elected Chair of Hyperledger Blockchain Tech Board
11.9.2019
Arnaud Le Hors of IBM has been elected chair of the technical steering committee at Hyperledger, succeeding Intel's Dan Middleton
IOTA Partners with Jaguar Land Rover for Tracing the car energy with Distributed Ledger Technology
4.9.2019
Recently, IOTA has reported its collaboration with Automobile manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover and French energy research and development center, Engie Lab Crigen for a PoC (proof-of-concept) which demonstrates tracing the car energy with DLT (Distributed ledger technology). Their objective is...
IBM, Tata Become First Big Techs to Back Hedera Hashgraph Blockchain
12.8.2019
IBM and Indian telecom Tata Communications have joined the governance council of Hedera Hashgraph, a blockchain alternative for enterprises
IBM Files Patent for a Blockchain-Based Web Browser
10.8.2019
The patent describes a peer-to-peer network for managing and storing browsing session data
New Jersey Signs Blockchain Task Force Program Into Law
9.8.2019
A new program will bring blockchain solutions to the NJ government
Microsoft, Salesforce Join Hyperledger Enterprise Blockchain Consortium
18.6.2019
Microsoft and Salesforce have joined Hyperledger, lending their enterprise software heft to the DLT consortium
The Speed Dreams of Security Tokens
9.6.2019
Security tokens may have many potential advantages over traditional assets – but speed is not one of them, argues Noelle Acheson
IBM, Maersk Finally Sign Up 2 Big Carriers for Shipping Blockchain
28.5.2019
IBM and Maersk's shipping blockchain has finally recruited two major marine cargo carriers after early efforts floundered