Wipro Unveils Nine Solutions to Accelerate Adoption of Blockchain across Industry Sectors
- 7 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company, today announced that it has developed nine blockchain-based solutions for the Banking Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Goods industries. Defined, designed and co-developed with clients in Wipro’s Blockchain Innovation Lab, these solutions demonstrate what block... more
Saint Petersburg Will Hold a Large-scale Blockchain Event Following Moscow, Prague, and Tallinn
- 7 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
On June 22, Saint Petersburg will host Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference. One of the main topics there will be blockchain in the banking sector and legislative regulation of digital currencies. The event is a part of Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference network – the first and largest network of crypto conferences in Europe. The organizer, Smile-Expo, holds similar events in five countries: Russia, Ukraine, Estonia, the Czech Republic and... more
Blockchain conference Berlin confirms Deloitte & PwC to join line-up on 1-2 June
- 7 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
Blockchain Expo Europe, the leading conference and exhibition covering blockchain technologies and its practical uses on global industries, has announced the addition of Deloitte and PwC to the line-up for its Berlin event on 1-2 June 2017. The event, which takes place at the Estrel Congress Center, will see Deloitte and PwC speaking at the Blockchain for Industry conference track.
Bitcoins Arrive at the Point-of-Sale via Countr POS/Coinify Tie Up
- 7 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments
Countr POS, a Dutch provider of a tablet based point of sale software for small to medium-sized businesses, announces a strategic partnership with Coinify, leading European blockchain payment and trading service provider.
Cobalt announces expansion milestones
- 7 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain, Trading Systems
Cobalt, the FX post-trade processing network based on distributed ledger technology, today announced that Citadel Securities, a leading global market-maker across FX, fixed income, equities, ETFs and options, and XTX Markets, a leading quantitative-driven electronic market-maker, have signed up as Cobalt launch participants. Cobalt’s FX solution is set to launch in 2017. There are currently 22 beta participants on Cobalt’s peer-to-peer network... more
Prague to Host Exhibition of Blockchain Developments and Mining Hardware
- 7 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
On May 19, the capital of the Czech Republic will host an exhibition of software and hardware for the crypto industry. The event is organized as part of Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague, the conference dedicated to the development of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Blockchain-Based Crowdfunder Waves Collaborates with Microsoft Azure
- 7 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain, Cloud
Waves, a Russian-made crowdfunding platform, is now available in the Microsoft cloud. By expanding the capabilities of its Blockchain as a Service, Microsoft will enable millions of developers of blockchain solutions to quickly launch crowdfunding projects.
AST to Reveal Blockchain-Based Proxy Voting
- 7 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
AST, a leading provider of transfer agent, proxy solicitation and governance services, today announced that it will introduce a blockchain-enabled system for proxy vote tabulation by the start of the 2018 proxy season. The new solution will be the first in a forthcoming suite of offerings based on distributed ledger technology (DLT) that AST plans to bring to market in the coming years.
BlockEx signed a new deal with Winston & Strawn
- 7 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
BlockEx has partnered with Winston & Strawn LLP, an international law firm, which will create legal standardised documentation templates which will form the basis of the smart contracts establishing bond issuances through the platform.
Huge Blockchain Potential for IoT Applications if Vendors Can Tackle Barriers to Growth
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Blockchain
The emergence of blockchain-based applications is driving substantial investment in IoT-oriented projects. ABI Research finds there to be great promise for the technology to alter and transform established industries beyond fintech. In addition to transactions, blockchain technology can also be used for communication, identification, ownership, and device management. With continued architecture improvements, blockchain technology is expanding... more
Caceis Joins French financial Securities Blockchain Initiative
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Blockchain
CACEIS has signed an investment agreement intended to develop a post-market Blockchain infrastructure for the SME segment in Europe.
Blockchain Opportunities in the EU Payments Space Will Be Discussed at Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague
- 7 years 12 months ago
- Blockchain
An independent financial expert Ugo Bechis (Milan, Italy) will make a presentation at Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague on May 19. He will talk about the prospects and practical application of blockchain in the banking ecosystem of the European Union. Ugo Bechis is an independent e-Payments & SEPS Advisor. The range of his longstanding researches include Banking, Trading On-line, Corporate and Retail Payments, Cards, Consumer... more
nChain Appoints Jon Matonis as Vice President of Corporate Strategy
- 8 years 2 hours ago
- Blockchain
Blockchain pioneer nChain announces the appointment of Bitcoin Foundation Executive Director Jon Matonis as its new Vice President of Corporate Strategy. In this position, Matonis will support nChain's business growth by developing commercial relationships, and evaluating opportunities for strategic investments and acquisitions.
Microsoft Azure Experience to be Shared at Blockchain Conference Astana
- 8 years 5 hours ago
- Blockchain
The company's representative will share its experience of successful integration of Microsoft Azure cloud service with blockchain and potential for its use in Kazakhstan at Blockchain Conference Astana to be held June 14 - 15, 2017 at Diplomat Hotel & Business Center.
IHS Markit Cooperates with Chamber of Digital Commerce to Promote Use of Digital Assets and DLT
- 8 years 5 days ago
- Blockchain
IHS Markit, a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today announced it has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce, a global trade association that promotes the understanding, acceptance and use of digital assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT), also known as blockchain technology.