Canadian government-backed Blockchain Research Institute announced the addition of 12 new members today, including cloud computing company Salesforce.
‘WordPress of Blockchain’ Startup Seeks to Solve Enterprise Pain Points
Elemential, which is based in Mumbai, India, seeks to remove the pain of “blockchain administration.”
AWS Is Making It Easier to Use Hyperledger Fabric and Ethereum
The cloud computing giant’s offering comes just as Digital Asset, another enterprise blockchain firm, announces a developer kit for smart contracts.
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.
Smart Contract Pioneer Nick Szabo: Don’t Ditch Decentralization
One of the few cypherpunks in a room full dominated by financial services, Szabo urged blockchain developers not to forget about decentralization.
Blythe Masters: Business Blockchain Won’t Be ‘Winner-Takes-All’
At the Synchronize 2018 conference in New York City, enterprise blockchains heavyweights made it clear they want to build ethereum-like platforms.
UBS-Backed Blockchain Platform Completes Live Trade Transactions
The Batavia blockchain trade finance platform has completed a pilot that conducted live cross-border transactions involving corporate clients.
Energy Giant BP Says It’s Tested ‘Internal’ Tokens
British Petroleum would consider partnering with startups that conduct initial coin offerings, and it’s tested “internal” tokens, an executive said.
IBM-Backed Blockchain Trial Takes Aim at Advertising’s Middlemen
Working with IBM and Salon, AdLedger is launching a proof-of-concept to show how ad spend can be managed more transparently on a private blockchain.
Insurance Broker Marsh Working With IBM on Blockchain Platform
Global insurance company Marsh is piloting a proof of insurance platform on a blockchain with IBM’s help.
Decentralized Exchange Startup 0x Raises $775K in SAFT Sale
Decentralized protocol 0x has raised $775,000 through a SAFT sale last week.
IOTA: The $2.7 Billion Cryptocurrency Developers Love to Hate
One of the largest crypto assets has been under fire for its technical decisions, with some developers even branding IOTA the coin they love to hate.
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.
Blockchain Startup Symbiont Teams with Wall Street Legend Ranieri
The firm founded by the “father” of mortgage-backed securities has partnered with blockchain startup Symbiont to shake up the mortgage industry.
Is XRP a Security? That And Other Ripple Debates Explained
Ripple has been on a tear this year, but it’s popularity is bringing back old debates around what its distributed ledger tech is all about.
Swiss Central Banker: State-Backed Crypto Would Pose ‘Incalculable Risks’
Swiss National Bank Governing Board member Andrea Maechler sees value in blockchain, but argues central banks should stay out of consumer payments.
An XRP ICO? It’s Happening Whether Ripple Likes It or Not
Turns out you can launch an ICO on Ripple’s distributed ledger, and one small Brazilian company is ready to test it out.
Mexico Tests Blockchain to Track Public Contract Bids
A Mexican government announced a blockchain-based project intended to reduce corruption in bidding for government contracts.
Singapore Launches Blockchain Challenge with Funding Prizes
The Singapore government is launching an innovation-boosting blockchain challenge that will reward successful projects with funding.
Bank of England to Test DLT Use in New Settlement System
The Bank of England has launched a proof of concept that will explore DLT-compatibility with its real time gross settlement service.