Blockchain

Russian Bankers to Attend a Session on Blockchain Application on April 19

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain

On April 19, Moscow will host a session dedicated to the application of blockchain technologies in the banking sector within annual Blockchain&Bitcoin Conference Russia. It will engage representatives of Sberbank, Alfa Bank and other companies, actively implementing blockchain in business processes. Why Russian bankers are interested in blockchain

IBM Partners with SecureKey Technologies to Deliver Blockchain-Based Digital Identity Network

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain, Security

Today IBM InterConnect and SecureKey Technologies have unveiled a new digital identity and attribute-sharing network based on IBM Blockchain. The network will be designed to make it easier for consumers to verify they are who they say they are, in a privacy-enhanced, security-rich and efficient way. After launch later this year, consumers can use the network to instantly verify their identity for services such as new bank accounts, driver's... more

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation partners R3

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has joined financial innovation firm R3’s collaborative initiative to design and apply distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to wholesale financial markets.

Moscow will host world-renowned blockchain experts

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain

The prominent global specialists in the sphere of blockchain technologies will gather in Moscow on 19th of April. Coupled with Russian bankers and entrepreneurs they will discuss Russian and foreign blockchain projects in financial and non-financial spheres. On April 19, the most well-known global specialists in the sphere of blockchain technologies will come to Moscow. Together with Russian bankers and entrepreneurs they will discuss Russian... more

Japanese banks register for Exchange-run blockchain proof-of-concept

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain

At the end of November 2016, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.; Osaka Exchange, Inc.; and Japan Securities Clearing Corporation made an announcement(*) regarding the consortium of Japanese financial institutions.

Bloq Connects the Business and Technical Worlds With Blockchain Innovations

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain, IT Innovations

Bloq, enterprise-grade blockchain solutions developer, has launched BloqLabs to grow its current sponsorship and support of critical open source projects in the bitcoin and blockchain ecosystems. “In the 1900s, Bell Labs become known as the ‘The Idea Factory’ for global telecommunications,” said Jeff Garzik, CEO and Co-founder of Bloq. “BloqLabs can set the tone for the blockchain era and ensure enterprises are tapping into every innovation from... more

Tallinn hosted the largest blockchain conference in the Baltic states

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain

Blockchain&Bitcoin Conference Tallinn, a large-scale conference dedicated to blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency development, was held on March 9, in Tallinn.

The Blockchain Collaborative Consortium Expands Financial Services Subcommittee

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain

The Blockchain Collaborative Consortium (BCCC) was inaugurated on April 25, 2016, with 34 founding member companies.

Chained Finance, the First Blockchain Platform for Supply Chain Finance

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain

Dianrong and FnConn, Chinese fintech firms, filled in the hugely underserved needs of supply chain finance in China by introducing the new blockchain-based platform for supply chain finance called Chained Finance.

ATB Financial Announces Partnership With R3

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies

ATB Financial has joined financial innovation firm R3's consortium to design and apply distributed and shared ledger-inspired technologies to global financial markets. ATB Financial, the Alberta-based financial services provider, will be collaborating with over 75 of the world's largest financial institutions to develop ground-breaking commercial applications for the financial services industry that leverage the appropriate elements of... more

World-renowned Blockchain Experts Will Come to Moscow

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain

On April 19, the most well-known global specialists in the sphere of blockchain technologies will come to Moscow. Together with Russian bankers and entrepreneurs they will discuss Russian and foreign blockchain projects in financial and non-financial spheres. The meeting will be driven by the annual Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Russia that features presentations from the representatives of IBM, Microsoft, Sberbank, NRU HSE and State Duma.

Misys backs gamification to educate next generation on money management

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain, Banking, Cloud, Infrastructure

Misys is making gamification an integral part of its Misys FusionBanking Essence Digital platform to help banks educate the next generation on better money management. Integrating Moroku’s GameSystem directly into the Essence Digital architecture enables banks to inject some fun into personal financial management (PFM) and help consumers achieve their savings goals.

Irish Funds Finishes “RegChain” Blockchain Proof of Concept

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain

Irish Funds today announces that it has, in collaboration with Deloitte and participants from leading global asset servicing and fund management institutions including Deutsche Bank, Metzler, Northern Trust and State Street, successfully completed its blockchain proof of concept for regulatory reporting, “RegChain”.

FinTech Australia Advantages of Blockchain Technology

9 years 1 month ago
Blockchain

Australian fintech companies were in the box seat to take advantage of blockchain technology, following the release of an important standards roadmap, the peak body for Australia’s fintech industry said today.