More than a potential competition between blockchain platforms, tensions between IBM and Intel point to bigger questions around governance.
MultiChain Releases 2.0 Beta, Adds SAP and HCL as Partners
Enterprise blockchain framework MultiChain is beefing up its partner list as it starts to roll out the next version of its software.
Amazon Plays Its Own Game With Enterprise Blockchain
Amazon Web Services, the e-commerce giant’s cloud computing arm, is having its proverbial blockchain cake and eating it, too.
Blockstack Won’t Need to Sell Bitcoin or Ether to Survive Crypto Winter
Blockstack limited its access to funds raised last year, so it couldn’t spend faster than it gained traction. Now that’s paying off.
R3’s New Corda App Supports Payments in XRP Cryptocurrency
R3 has launched the Corda Settler, an app aimed to facilitate global crypto payments within enterprise blockchains – and it’s starting with XRP.
Deloitte Blockchain Chief: Bad Crypto Headlines Are Making Clients ‘Nervous’
Hype around ICOs and altcoins “hasn’t helped us,” says Linda Pawczuk, leader of Deloitte Consulting’s financial services industry blockchain group.
15 Banks Join DTCC Post-Trade Blockchain as Project Enters Testing
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is now testing its main blockchain project with 15 global banks, before taking the tech live in 2019.
Cboe’s Head of Equity Options Just Joined a Blockchain Startup
Blockchain startup AlphaPoint has hired Kapil Rathi from Cboe Global Markets, the parent of the Chicago Board of Exchange.
IBM’s New Blockchain Problem: Maersk-Backed Shipping Effort Is Struggling
Since Maersk and IBM launched TradeLens 10 months ago, only one other carrier has joined the network. As those involved admit, that’s not enough.
Australian Government Agency Says Blockchain ‘Interesting’ But Hyped
Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency says blockchain is hyped by firms working with the tech and still has better alternatives.
Fidelity’s Blockchain R&D Lead Just Went Full Crypto
Fidelity Investments’ blockchain R&D lead is leaving to join blockchain startup Bloq as its first-ever chief operating officer.
Accenture Tech Now Connects Corda, Fabric, DA and Quorum Blockchains
Accenture says its new “interoperability node” can connect the four big enterprise platforms: Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, Quorum and Digital Asset.
ING Bank Launches Zero-Knowledge Tech for Blockchain Privacy
ING Bank has continued further down the road of advanced blockchain privacy with the release of its Zero-Knowledge Set Membership (ZKSM) solution.
Gates Foundation Partners With Former Ripple CTO’s Blockchain Project
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with Coil, a startup founded by Ripple’s former CTO, to provide payment services for the unbanked.
Abu Dhabi, Belgium Ports Collaborate on Blockchain Trade Pilot
A subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports has partnered with Port of Antwerp for a blockchain pilot aimed to facilitate international trade.
Blockchain Refresh: Why KPMG’s New Strategy Focuses on Customs
Big Four consultancy KPMG is expanding its blockchain activities beyond pure financial services work to explore a less-traveled path.
Microsoft Is Pushing New Blockchain ID Products (But There’s Pushback, Too)
Microsoft is moving to turn blockchain-based decentralized identity from a lofty aspiration into a business line, with two products in the works.
Nevada’s Utilities Agency Eyes Blockchain for Energy Credit System
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is looking to implement blockchain for its energy credit tracking system.
BMW-Backed Blockchain Competition Offers Token Prizes for Auto Tech
The 4-month MOBI Grand Challenge kicks off on October 12, with prizes in the form of tokens donated by Ocean Protocol and Beyond Protocol.
BMW-Backed Blockchain Competition Offers Token Prizes for Auto Tech
The 4-month MOBI Grand Challenge kicks off on October 12, with prizes in the form of tokens donated by Ocean Protocol and Beyond Protocol.