Blockchain conference Berlin confirms Deloitte & PwC to join line-up on 1-2 June
- 8 years 4 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
- 8 years 4 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
- 8 years 4 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
- 8 years 4 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
- 8 years 4 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
- 8 years 4 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
- 8 years 4 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
- 8 years 5 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
- 8 years 5 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
- 8 years 5 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 5 months 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 months 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 months 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.
Prague Conference to Discuss Blockchain Impact on Labor Market
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain
On May 19, Prague will host the largest conference in the Eastern Europe, dedicated to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies – Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague. One of its topics will be optimization of labor market with the help of blockchain. The topic will be covered by Jonathan Chester (USA), the founder and president of the international service BitWage, and author of Fintech articles in Forbes.
IBM and National University of Singapore Collaborate To Develop Blockchain Module for Fintech Course
- 8 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain
The National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Computing and the IBM Center for Blockchain Innovation (ICBI), a part of IBM Research, are collaborating to jointly develop a module on financial technology, to better equip students with essential knowledge and skill sets in this area.
