The sixth-largest U.S. company has joined Marco Polo, a consortium working to bring efficiencies to international trade using blockchain tech.
Mastercard, R3 to Develop a Blockchain Cross-Border Payments Platform
The card giant is to develop a blockchain-powered cross-border payments platform in partnership with enterprise-focused blockchain firm R3.
R3 Doubles London Office Space for Blockchain Hiring Spree
Enterprise blockchain firm R3 is doubling its office space in London to accommodate a hiring spree.
Blockchain Insurance Group B3i Launches First Product on R3’s Corda
B3i, a consortium startup working to use blockchain tech in the insurance industry, has launched its first product on R3’s Corda platform.
Global Accounting Firm KPMG Partners with Microsoft, R3 on Telecoms Blockchain
KPMG is piloting a way to handle massive amounts of telecom data prior to the full implementation of 5G service. They’re trying blockchain.
40-Strong Blockchain Insurance Group B3i Appoints CEO
Insurance industry blockchain group B3i has appointed John Carolin as chief executive officer.
Blockchain Consortium Startup R3 Said to Be Considering an IPO
Blockchain consortium startup R3 is mulling an IPO, according to Bloomberg sources.
Ex-R3 Exec’s New Mission: Run $100 Trillion Fund Trade on Private Blockchains
Former R3 executive Brian McNulty has launched a blockchain startup aiming to streamline fund management.
Ethereum Tokens to Trade on Swiss Stock Exchange via R3 Tech
Swiss stock exchange SIX’s digital asset platform will list “mirrored” versions of ethereum tokens using R3’s tech.
SWIFT Gives Blockchain Platforms Access to ‘Instant’ GPI Payments Following R3 Trial
Interbank messaging giant SWIFT will soon allow DLT-based trade platforms to make use of its GPI platform for traceable, near-instant payments.
Private Blockchain’s Biggest Startups Integrate in Unprecedented Tie-Up
A historic change in strategy is taking place at R3 and Digital Asset (DA), who are now collaborating to maximize their respective blockchain ecosystems.
Over 50 Banks, Firms Trial Trade Finance App Built With R3’s Corda Blockchain
ABN Amro, Standard Chartered and around 50 other firms have participated in tests of Voltron, a trade finance platform built with R3’s Corda.
Thai Central Bank Builds Blockchain Solution for Digital Currency Project
The Bank of Thailand has moved ahead with its digital currency project lnthanon by building a blockchain-based prototype solution to settle inter-bank payments.
Top 3 Japanese Bank to Roll Out Services on Marco Polo Blockchain
Sumitomo, Japan’s third-largest bank by total assets, will launch blockchain-based trade finance services in the second half of this year.
Barclays, RBS, R3 Cut Property Transaction Times in Blockchain Trial
Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland, R3 and more say they’ve reduced property transaction times to “less than three weeks” using a distributed ledger.
Digital Asset Goes Open Source as Firm Eyes Closer Ties With Hyperledger
Blockchain startup Digital Asset is open sourcing its core software, in part to forge closer relations with other enterprise players.
Marco Polo Blockchain Built on R3’s Corda Sees First Live Trades
The first real transactions have been conducted on Marco Polo, a trade finance blockchain built on R3’s Corda platform.
R3 Co-Founder Jesse Edwards Is Leaving the Enterprise Blockchain Firm
Co-founder Jesse Edwards is leaving R3, but will remain an investor and continue working with the blockchain firm.
IBM Scores Deal With US Credit Union Group to Use Hyperledger Blockchain
Credit union consortium CULedger will use IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric, in addition to several other blockchains it’s been working with.
Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Will Tokenize Equity on R3’s Corda Blockchain
Swiss stock exchange operator Six Group has selected R3’s Corda Enterprise blockchain platform for the security token market it is building.