Blockchain Traceability Developments for Automobile, Pharma and Art Industries - Earlier this week, one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers, in conjunction with its financial services arm and two other...more
New Enterprise Initiatives for Ethereum, Hyperledger, Aviation and Clothing - Last week, one of the world’s largest technology firms, a leading multinational professional services firm and a major blockchain development firm...more
Interest in Blockchain-Based Supply-Chain Initiatives Continues to Swell -
Interest in blockchain-based supply-chain initiatives continues to swell. The Indonesia Customs and Excise Department recently announced a...more
Forbes Publishes Blockchain 50, Cryptocurrency Exchanges Expand Services -
This week, Forbes published its second annual Blockchain 50 list, recognizing the 50 largest companies with significant blockchain technology...more
2/21/2020
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Blockchain Enterprise Solutions Aim to Improve Safety and Address Ethical Sourcing Concerns -
According to recent reports, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is...more
Solutions Debut for Wine, Farming Data, Media Authenticity and Credentialing -
A multinational closures company has announced what it describes as the first European winery that tracks wine products using “connected...more
New Approvals From European and Thai Regulators, Canada and WEF Publish Guidance -
Swiss-based digital fund manager Amun launched 21 Shares Short Bitcoin (SBTC) this week, a first-of-its-kind digital asset-based Exchange...more
Patents Granted to Blockchain Payments Firms, Crypto Mining Expands in Texas and Russia -
Last month, a U.S. patent was reportedly granted to a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange for a new system that would allow users to...more
1/13/2020
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Blockchain Solutions Advance in Manufacturing, Food, Pharma and Grant Management -
Last week, one of the world’s largest industrial cobalt producers announced plans to join the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network (RSBN)....more
12/23/2019
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Ethereum Fork Implemented, Exchanges Expand Services, New Bitcoin Network Data -
The Ethereum network’s Istanbul hard fork went forward late last week with the support of node operators, miners and cryptocurrency exchanges. ...more
12/16/2019
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New Capital Market Offerings and Solutions Launch, Courting Institutional Investors -
Last week, the Marco Polo network, a blockchain trade finance platform with a strong presence in Europe, Asia and the Middle East,...more
Cryptocurrency Custody, Payments and Mining Initiatives Announced -
According to recent reports, the digital asset arm of a multinational financial services corporation was issued a trust company charter by the New York...more
Shipping Firms, DHS and Wine Merchants Participate in Blockchain Pilots -
Earlier this week, one of the United States’ largest multinational package delivery and supply chain management firms reportedly made the first...more
Token Taxonomy Framework Published, Blockchain Supply Chain Pilots Expand -
This week, the members of the Token Taxonomy Initiative (TTI), an organization with members that include several major firms across a diverse set of...more
US Treasury Announces Blockchain Pilot, Major Bitcoin Mining Facility Launches in Texas, Foreign Crypto Exchange Developments -
There were several developments in the digital capital markets and payments space this week,...more
Blockchains on Broadway, Smart Contracts Make Headway, Food Supply Chain and Health Applications Continue -
The National Science Foundation has awarded SimplyVitalHealth Inc. a grant to further develop its blockchain...more
Crypto and Blockchain Capital Markets News From UNICEF, Europe and Hong Kong -
On Wednesday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced its launch of a newly established cryptocurrency fund, making it the first UN...more
From Cattle to Coffee to Cannabis: Enterprises Continue to Test Blockchain Supply Chain Solutions -
Late last week, the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) revealed a blockchain proof-of-concept with consulting company...more
Blockchain Developments in Interbank Settlement, Capital Markets, Cryptocurrency Payments -
According to reports this week, a major German bank has joined the emerging payments initiative, built on the Quorum blockchain, of...more
Blockchain Developments for Energy Grids, Automobiles, Enterprise Protocols -
Earlier this week, TFA Labs, an internet-of-things security startup, announced plans to explore Factom’s protocol as a solution for validating the...more
Blockchain Capital Markets Platforms Achieve and File for Regulatory Approvals -
The Intercontinental Exchange recently received approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services for its emerging bitcoin...more
Blockchain Payment Solutions, Patents and Market Data Announced -
Late last week, a major U.S. financial services firm made headlines with several blockchain-related developments. ...more
8/12/2019
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Cryptocurrency Exchange and Payment Solutions Continue to Expand -
This week, Blockchain.com, a London-based supplier of digital wallets, announced that it is moving into the trading side of cryptocurrencies with a...more
SEC Issues No-Action Letter, Financial Services Firms and Major Exchanges Make Moves, New Products Launched in Europe -
This week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued to Pocket Full of Quarters Inc....more
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Obtain New Licenses Across Globe Amid Market Growth -
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced early this week that it approved a virtual currency license for Seed...more