12/20/2016
Euroclear and Paxos pilot blockchain gold settlement
Euroclear Bankchain, a new blockchain settlement service for London
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
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.
12/12/2016
India Gold Tax & Confiscation; Bitcoin as Wealth Protection
India is the world’s largest consumer of gold jewellery
12/12/2016
Ireland to Launch Blockchain Advocacy Group to Push FinTech Agenda
Blockchain Association of Ireland has been developed to aid groups in Ireland in areas relating to smart contracts, FinTech, and digital currency
12/12/2016
In finance, the blockchain loses its allure
Corda will become a formidable opponent to the two most popular blockchain technologies
12/08/2016
Offshore Services Providers Are To Be Wiped Out by Blockchain
There is overcapacity in outsourcing as demonstrated by further mergers
12/08/2016
European Central Bank & Japan’s Central Bank Partner for Blockchain Research
European Central Bank & Japan’s Central Bank agreed to launch a joint research project which studies the possible use of DLT for market infrastructure
12/07/2016
EU State By State Regulation of Bitcoin, Digital Currencies: What Are the Implications?
The commission is exploring the possibility of establishing a mandatory database of digital currency users
12/05/2016
Need for Speed: Japanese Bank Tests of Blockchain Money Transfers Net 1500 Transactions Per Second
The banks reportedly plan to release their findings at some point in the coming months.
12/02/2016
Blockchain rules: regulating a game-changing new technology
But rapid technological developments mean they are set to go mainstream.
12/01/2016
What would Gandhi have thought about Bitcoin?
Paytm is not Bitcoin but it is digital money that has reached mass scale in a huge market.
11/29/2016
European Union Authority Talks Blockchain Tech…and Banning It
In recent times, the ECB proposed a directive to exempt virtual currencies from any qualification as, a currency.
11/29/2016
R3 and Calypso to develop blockchain trade confirmation system
R3 is still canvassing members for participation in a blockbuster $150 million funding round.
11/28/2016
Consortium launches blockchain technology initiative for logistics
The technology is in particular making an impact in the financial services industry