IBM Partners with SecureKey Technologies to Deliver Blockchain-Based Digital Identity Network
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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
- 7 years 8 months 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.
Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain
- 7 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
IBM and Maersk have announced a new partnership to use blockchain technology to transform the global, cross-border supply chain.
PwC Brings Blockchain Prototype for London Market Target Operating Model
- 7 years 9 months ago
- Blockchain, Audit and Reporting
PwC has created a working blockchain prototype for the London Market Target Operating Model (TOM) Innovation Exchange. The project demonstrates that exploiting blockchain technology can reduce costs and speed up the payment process in the specialist insurance market. The proof of concept was developed by PwC’s blockchain team in Belfast, which comprises 25 blockchain engineers.
