01/03/2017
2017 is Expected to Be a Great Year for Blockchain Technology
The new year may see the rise of blockchain technology based applications across various sectors.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
01/03/2017
Foundation to Target Fintech M&A Deals
In the third quarter of 2016 Asia was the only continent to see a fintech funding increase on a quarterly basis while in both North America and Europe fintech funding declined.
12/29/2016
Bitcoin technology used to block fine wine fraudsters
People take an original bottle and refill it or they fake new bottles.
12/27/2016
Will Bitcoin Crash Gold?
Retail interest in precious metals has declined, especially amid government pressures in East Asia
12/27/2016
Fintech firm Attic Lab and Alparibank sign agreement to launch e-money on blockchain
Prostir is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2017
12/27/2016
Hong Kong banks should carefully monitor regulatory developments around blockchain technology – Report
One particular area of interest for banks in Hong Kong is the development of blockchain technologies
12/23/2016
The Road Ahead: How Blockchain May Pan Out
Blockchain had truly turned into a global movement
12/22/2016
US Financial Giant State Street Tests Blockchain System
The software, which was tested could be chosen as one of State Street's Blockchain projects to be implemented in 2017
12/22/2016
French Global Banking Giant Completes First Real-Time Blockchain Payment
Using Blockchain technology, BNP Paribas successfully processed and cleared for Panini Group and Amcor payments in various currencies
12/22/2016
Microsoft to support Taiwanese blockchain consortium
Microsoft announced its Blockchain as a-Service on Microsoft Azure
12/21/2016
Blockchain and the public sector - What happened in 2016
Blockchain has potential applications in areas ranging from banking and insurance industries to media and law and government services
12/20/2016
France's Central Bank Details its First Blockchain Test
The trial marks its first publicly acknowledged blockchain trial
12/20/2016
Euroclear and Paxos pilot blockchain gold settlement
Euroclear Bankchain, a new blockchain settlement service for London
12/19/2016
Voluntary disclosure window closing for bitcoin users
US taxpayers using virtual currency transactions involving Coinbase
12/19/2016
Blockchain 'Crypto' Crowdfunding Phenomenon Primed For Industry Disruption & Beyond
A futurist and entrepreneur interested in disruptive technologies.
12/19/2016
ABN AMRO launches pilot blockchain for real estate transactions and exchange information
The project ‘Torch’ is a blockchain application that provides involving parties in real estate transactions
12/18/2016
ABN Amro launches pilot blockchain application for Commercial Real Estate
The app gives a reliable and efficient way to record, consult and exchange information
12/12/2016
Have We Already Found Our Blockchain Startup Winners?
The trend on everyone's mind this year was blockchain technology.
12/12/2016
Digital currency hedge fund Polychain raises $10 mln in venture capital
It has gained immense popularity worldwide due to its potential for keeping track of assets across practically all industries.
12/12/2016
M&A Africa: Standard Bank Eyes Universal Payment Plan With Fintech Acquisition
Cash is still king for the vast majority of Africans, who don’t have access to banks and conduct their daily financial transactions offline.