R3 and Acord Team Up To Boost Insurance DLT Centre of Excellence
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Financial innovation firm R3 has partnered with ACORD (Association for Cooperative Operations Research and Development) to introduce a Centre of Excellence for distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the global insurance industry. R3 counts a number of major insurance companies amongst its member base, including MetLife, AIA and Suncorp Group, as well as other financial services members that have their own insurance groups. ACORD is a non-... more
Kraken Collaborates With Dash Digital to Upgrade Cryptocurrency for Trading Platforms
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Today Dash, the rising alternative to bitcoin, revealed a historic partnership with one of the world’s oldest bitcoin exchanges with the largest selection of digital assets and national currencies, Kraken Digital Asset Exchange.
Broadridge, J.P. Morgan, Northern Trust and Banco Santander Piloted Blockchain-Based Proxy Vote Solution
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), J.P. Morgan, Northern Trust and Banco Santander today announced the successful completion of a pilot which employs a blockchain technology to enhance global proxy vote transparency and analytics.
Ethbits Launches Token Crowd Sale to Build Next Gen Digital Currency Exchange
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain, Platform Technology
Ethbits will be raising funds to develop their blockchain based Digital Currency platform in a crowdsale starting 15th April. The existing Ethbits platform is similar to the popular LocalBitcoins product available for Bitcoin.
Lykke Introduces App Integration Platform
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Lykke, a Swiss Fintech company building a global blockchain-powered marketplace, announces that its open-source platform and apps can be integrated to existing products to accelerate performance.
Genpact Leverages Blockchain for Finance and Accounts
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation, is reimagining how companies manage order-to-cash operations via a digital finance and accounting (F&A) solution that leverages blockchain technology in a new way to dramatically transform operations, customer satisfaction, and cash flow management, by eliminating billing errors and accelerating payment time.
Blockchain Incubator Adel to Launch its First ICO
- 7 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Along with the rapid growth of blockchain entrepreneurs, an ecosystem of exciting start-ups has begun to take shape. Fintech is not the only sector being offering new solutions - Various industries have recognised the value of the distributed ledger technology (DLT), to promote start-up incubation and project acceleration.
Thales Integrates Hardware Security Modules with Chain Blockchain Technology
- 7 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain, Security
Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security, announces integration of its market-leading nShield hardware security module (HSM) with Chain, provider of enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure that enables organizations – including Nasdaq, Citi and
Hyperledger Member Will Take Part in Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Russia
- 7 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain, Bitcoins
On April 19, Duncan Johnston-Watt, a member of the Hyperledger project and a serial entrepreneur, will speak at the annual Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Russia in Moscow. He will reveal details of the large-scale project and present the case study related to the use of its instruments. IBM has recently announced about the launch of IBM Blockchain service based on the technology Hyperledger Fabric. It can be used for creating commercial... more
AIA, Allianz and Manulife Discuss Blockchain Applications for Insurance
- 7 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain, Insurance
AIA and Allianz have now confirmed that they will join Manulife to discuss insurance applications for blockchain technology at the Blockchain for Finance Conference in Singapore on June 20-21. With a continued focus from insurers to modernize their organizations through the adoption of digital solutions, this discussion will provide you with a unique opportunity to hear where this technology could be utilized within the insurance sector. They... more
The Largest Blockchain and Bitcoin Conference Will Take Place in Prague
- 7 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
On May 19, the capital of the Czech Republic will host Blockchain &Bitcoin Conference Prague – the event dedicated to the development of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Guests will meet supporters of a decentralized economy, successful blockchain developers and entrepreneurs and enjoy the exhibition of equipment for the industry.
OpenLedger supports Apptrade crowdsale with $100,000 boost
- 7 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
OpenLedger’s Apptrade, the platform developing “Kickstarter for Apps on the Blockchain”, has received a $100,000 USD boost from OpenLedger ApS, the world's first blockchain powered conglomerate. Supported by the digital token APPX, Apptrade creates portfolios, or groups, of apps, where if one of those apps becomes the next Instagram or Angry Birds, then the value of the portfolio rises.
Blockchain Conference to Take Place in Kazakhstan
- 7 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
The capital of Kazakhstan will host Blockchain Conference Astana on June 14 - 15, 2017. The conference organizers have chosen Astana to be the conference location for several reasons. Firstly, Kazakhstan has a great potential for development of the fintech industry. The country has shaped its course for accelerated technological modernization of the economy.
SAP Ariba Partners Everledger to Get the Best of Blockchain
- 7 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
Blockchain is among the most disruptive technologies of the day. From banking and insurance to agriculture, energy, healthcare, and media, it is shaking-up entire industries and is about to transform global supply chains, thanks to SAP Ariba. The company today unveiled plans to leverage blockchain across its cloud-based applications and business network to upend the way goods and services are traded.
Russian Bankers to Attend a Session on Blockchain Application on April 19
- 7 years 8 months 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
