Singapore’s IP Office is shortening the grant process for fintech related patent applications, including those focusing on blockchain payment.
Fitch Ratings: Blockchain Is a Potential ‘Game-Changer’ for Insurers
Fitch Ratings published a report Wednesday noting that blockchain can be a long-term solution to issues facing the insurance industry today.
#MeToo Movement Turns to Ethereum to Evade Censorship
Inspired by the #metoo movement, students in China are coding messages into the ethereum blockchain to escape Chinese internet censorship.
China’s Official Government Auditor Is Looking at Blockchain Solutions
China’s National Audit Office thinks blockchain streamline its data storage operations.
Korea’s SK Telecom to Build Blockchain for Identity and Asset Exchange
SK Telecom has announced plans to launch a blockchain-based platform aimed to simplify payment and subscription processes.
Messaging Giant Line to Support Dapps on Own Blockchain
Line, the Japan-based messaging app provider, is planning to build its own blockchain to boost development of decentralized apps.
Cloud Giant Xunlei Claims Blockchain Advance With ‘ThunderChain’
China-based cloud network provider Xunlei has launched a blockchain platform, undeterred by ongoing allegations it held an unlawful ICO.
Salesforce Working on Blockchain Product, Says CEO Benioff
Salesforce is working on a product based on blockchain and cryptocurrency, the cloud computing company’s CEO has revealed.
Riot Blockchain Acquires Futures Brokerage After Crypto Pivot
Riot Blockchain announced it would “investigate” creating a crypto exchange and futures product after acquiring a registered brokerage.
Chinese Blockchain Funding Center Plan Scrapped Over Regulatory Issues
A Chinese investment association has scrapped a previously reported plan to launch a funding center to boost blockchain development in the country.
Ireland’s Finance Department Plans Blockchain Working Group
Ireland’s Department of Finance has proposed the creation of a blockchain working group to help form cohesive regulation across government agencies.
Blockchain Standardization Tops Chinese IT Ministry’s 2018 Agenda
China’s Ministry of Information Technology and Industry is ramping up its focus on national blockchain standardization this year.
Warning: The Blockchain Could Rot Your Brain
As we move toward trusting everything recorded in a blockchain, consider the societal impact, e.g. on our ability to think critically and skeptically.
British Charity Aims to Improve Maritime Safety with New Blockchain Lab
British non-profit Lloyd’s Register Foundation is teaming up with BLOC on a blockchain initiative aimed to improve safety on the high seas.
‘Programming Blockchain’ Will Change How You See Bitcoin
Jimmy Song’s Programming Blockchain workshop taught me about a lot more than bitcoin.
China’s IT Ministry Moves to Create National Blockchain Standards
China’s information and technology ministry aims to establish a standards committee to boost the development of blockchain in the country.
Cannabis Publication to Launch on Civil’s Decentralized News Platform
Cannabis Wire, a trade publication dedicated marijuana industry coverage, is launching a newsroom on blockchain-based journalism platform Civil.
E-Commerce Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain Startup Accelerator
JD.com, one of China’s largest e-commerce platforms, is launching an accelerator program to foster the development of blockchain-focused startups.
China’s State Media: Blockchain Needs Regulation to Grow
A newspaper that serves as the mouthpiece for China’s government is arguing that blockchain needs regulation before it can be better utilized.
In 10 Years We Won’t Have Blockchains
Instead, we may have something that does what a blockchain does, only faster, cheaper and scalable. It’ll look more like a graph than a linear chain.