Latest from Ian Allison
Ex-R3 Director Tim Swanson Joins Blockchain Builder Clearmatics
Outspoken blockchain analyst Tim Swanson is joining Clearmatics, one of the top rivals to his former employer R3.
Metaco Offering Crypto Custody Insurance via Giant Broker Aon
Insurance brokerage Aon has lined up coverage for institutional clients of crypto custody tech provider Metaco.
Retail Giant Target Is Quietly Working on a Blockchain for Supply Chains
Retail giant Target has quietly entered the blockchain space, working with Hyperledger on supply chain solutions.
Cumberland Global Head Jason Leung Latest to Leave Crypto Trading Firm
Jason Leung, global head of DRW's cryptocurrency OTC shop Cumberland, has left the firm – joining two other high-level recent departures.
Ethereum Startups Team to Offer 'Banking-Grade' Wallet Security
Insurtech startup Nexus Mutual and wallet provider Argent have teamed up to bring bank account-like protection to ethereum.
Anti-Patent Troll Consortium Is Recruiting Blockchain Startups
Three blockchain startups have joined a multi-industry consortium that protects its members from patent trolls.
Walmart Joins Pharmaceutical-Tracking Blockchain Consortium MediLedger
Retail giant Walmart has joined MediLedger, a consortium building a blockchain for tracking pharmaceuticals.
State Farm, USAA to Pay Each Other Insurance Claims on Blockchain by 2020
Insurance giants State Farm and USAA are in advanced testing of a blockchain to automate claims processing.
U.K. Exchange Coinfloor Is Getting Paid to Help Crypto Firms Access Banking
Coinfloor will collect a fee for referring reputable crypto startups to electronic money institution Enumis for bank-like current accounts.
IBM, Maersk Finally Sign Up 2 Big Carriers for Shipping Blockchain
IBM and Maersk's shipping blockchain has finally recruited two major marine cargo carriers after early efforts floundered.
