Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com said it will roll out a blockchain system to track beef imports from a new meat supplier in Australia.
South Korean Bank Trials Ripple for Overseas Remittances
South Korea’s Wooribank has reportedly completed an overseas remittance test using Ripple’s DLT solution.
Walmart Is Using Blockchain Tech to Make Shipping ‘Smarter’
Walmart is seeking a patent for a “smart package” that would use blockchain technology to track physical goods through their shipping journey.
Crypto Startup Blockchain Partners With UN on Sustainability Goals
Cryptocurrency wallet startup Blockchain is partnering with the United Nations to explore applications of blockchain in a range of areas.
AMD: GPU Business Could Take Hit If Crypto Miners Stop Buying
AMD expressed concern in a new SEC filing about the potential impact of a drop in GPU demand from crypto miners.
US Regional Banks Begin to Cite Crypto as Business Risk
It’s not just America’s biggest banks that are worried about cryptocurrency adoption, public filings show.
Payment Provider Fleetcor to Pilot Ripple’s XRP Cryptocurrency
Workforce payment services provider Fleetcor has announced a pilot using xRapid, a product powered by Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency.
Banking Giants Send $30 Million in Securities over DLT Platform
Credit Suisse and ING say they have successful sent securities worth €25 million ($30 million) over a system built with R3’s Corda.
Alibaba’s T-Mall Is Moving Cross-Border E-Commerce to Blockchain
Alibaba’s T-Mall Global e-commerce platform is reportedly applying blockchain in its cross-border supply chain.
SEC ICO Probe Underway, But Stories Conflict on Extent of Sweep
The Securities and Exchange Commission has been “shotgunning” subpoenas to token sellers, advisors, investors and exchanges. What will come of it all?
Genesis Trading Launches Crypto Lending Service for Investors
Genesis Global Capital will allow investors to borrow crypto in quantities of $100,000 or more for terms ranging from two weeks to six months.
Square: Murky Crypto Accounting Rules Pose Risk
In its most recent annual filing, Square explains how uncertainty surrounding accounting guidelines for cryptocurrency may affect its bottom line.
UK Bank HSBC Might Soon Pilot Live Blockchain Payments
Executives from HSBC Bank revealed in a conference call this week they intend to pilot projects for blockchain-based transactions.
JPMorgan Says It May Have to ‘Adapt’ to Counter Crypto Adoption
JPMorgan Chase has become the third major banking institution to list cryptocurrencies as a possible risk factor for its business.
What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange Will Be More Than Coinbase Challenger
Circle’s big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof.
Goldman Sachs Exec: Central Bank Cryptos Could Be ‘Incredibly Useful’
A Goldman Sachs exec believes that cryptocurrencies – at least those that might one day be created by central banks – could be “incredibly useful.”
StarbucksCoin? Exec Says Coffee Seller Will ‘Probably’ Use Blockchain
StarbucksCoin? Recent comments from the coffee chain’s executive chairman suggest the idea isn’t so far-fetched.
E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency
Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten is launching Rakuten Coin to use as part of its loyalty rewards program.
Venezuelan Leader Claims Big Demand for Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said the government has received 171,000 certified purchase orders for the petro, most of them from individuals.
Digital Currency Group Invests in Bitcoin-Friendly Silvergate Bank
Cryptocurrency VC firm Digital Currency Group has confirmed an investment in bitcoin startup-friendly Silvergate Bank.