An investigation by CoinDesk has found a flagship blockchain project by NEX group has lost dozens of employees while racking up millions in costs.
UK Government Pilots Blockchain in Bid to Secure Digital Evidence
The U.K. Ministry of Justice is investigating blockchain as a possible tool for securing digital forms of evidence, its deputy director said Thursday.
Thailand’s Central Bank Is Developing a Digital Currency Based on R3 Tech
The Bank of Thailand is developing its own digital currency, aiming to complete a first proof-of-concept by March 2019.
The Trick to Selling Blockchain Solutions? Don’t Say ‘Blockchain’
Once a sure way to get a meeting, startups building blockchain solutions are focusing more on the benefits of their products than the tech itself.
A Solution to China’s Pharma Woes Might Be a Blockchain Away
Could blockchain help China avoid its next vaccine scandal โย or at the very least, allow for more conversation about such issues?
UK Watchdog Welcomes First Crypto Startups to Regulatory Sandbox
The U.K.’s financial regulator is allowing startups focused on blockchain and crypto assets into its regulatory sandbox for the first time.
Bitcoin, DLT and Bank Ledgers: A Central Banker’s View
The man in charge of China’s quest to research and deploy distributed ledgers outlines his view on the breakthroughs of bitcoin and potential of DLT.
No Miners? Intel Seeks to Automate DLT Block Verification
A newly released Intel patent application sets out a system for automatically creating and validating blocks on a distributed ledger.
Blockchain Trade Finance Is Breaking Proof-of-Concept Gridlock
After years of tests and concepts, enterprise blockchain may be having a breakthrough moment, with several notable trials in trade finance advancing.
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.
Bank of England Eyes Regulatory Oversight of Private Blockchain Data
The Bank of England is examining how to maintain data privacy over a DLT network while still allowing a regulatory window into transactions.
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.
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.
SWIFT Claims ‘Huge’ Progress on DLT Bank Pilot
SWIFT, the interbank communications firm, has announced the results of a proof-of-concept program using DLT for bank transactions.