The Air Force Institute of Technology has published a demonstration website aimed at helping professionals learn about blockchain.
Overstock’s Medici Invests $2.5 Million in Grain Tech Firm’s Blockchain Pivot
Medici Ventures has bought a $2.5 million equity stake in GrainChain, a software firm launching its own blockchain and stablecoin.
Accenture Puts Software License Management on a Blockchain Platform
Accenture has rolled out a new software license management application built with distributed ledger tech from Digital Asset.
IBM, Seagate Team Up to Tackle Hard Drive Fakes With Blockchain
IBM is to use its blockchain platform to track Seagate-produced hard drives as a means to guarantee their authenticity.
Why Blockchains Struggle to Gain Traction in Enterprises
Existing systems work well enough and are scary to replace, so the path to blockchain adoption will be one problem at a time, says EY’s Paul Brody.
Russian Diamond Giant Signs Onto De Beers’ Blockchain Tracking Platform
Alrosa, the world’s second-largest diamond producer, is joining the blockchain pilot program spearheaded by De Beers to trace the stones’ provenance.
Ethereum’s Biggest Enterprise Group Is Releasing New Software Specs
The largest blockchain consortium has released its latest round of specifications – the next steps to harmonizing the way big companies use ethereum.
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.
Four Agricultural Giants Eye Blockchain in Push to Digitize Global Trade
The four biggest agricultural corporations plan to utilize tech such as blockchain and AI to bring the global grain trade into the digital age.
Canadian Border Services Begins Testing IBM Blockchain for Shipping
The Canadian Border Services Agency will partner with the Port of Montreal to trial a blockchain solution for supply chain tracking.
ABN AMRO, Samsung SDS Partner for Blockchain Trade Pilot
ABN AMRO has partnered with Samsung SDS and the Port of Rotterdam for a blockchain pilot aimed to bring new efficiencies to container-based trade.
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.
Rwanda Starts Tracking Conflict Metal Tantalum With Blockchain
The Rwandan government has turned to blockchain to track tantalum, a metal used in consumer electronics and often associated with conflict zones.
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.
Leading Auction House Christie’s to Record Art Sales on a Blockchain
Christie’s auction house is launching a pilot program to record art sales and provenance on a blockchain.
US Customs Agency Hopes to Evaluate Blockchain Pilot by December
Representatives from U.S. Customs and Border Protection say they hope to evaluate its blockchain tech trial and produce recommendations by December.
Citizens Reserve Partners With Comcast-Backed Blockchain Startup
Citizens Reserve is partnering with Blockdaemon to launch tools enabling rapid blockchain node deployment for its customers.
IBM’s Food Blockchain Is Going Live With a Supermarket Giant on Board
IBM is taking its food-tracking blockchain into production and has already signed up European supermarket giant Carrefour.
Overstock’s Medici Ventures Invests in Wine-Tracking Blockchain Startup
Medici Ventures, the blockchain accelerator arm of Overstock.com, has made a seven-figure investment in wine-tracking startup VinX.