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South Africa's Financial Power Players Are Going All-In on Blockchain
Nearly every major financial institution in South Africa has gathered to chart the country's path towards possible large-scale blockchain adoption.
Blockchain Insurance Consortium B3i Adds 3 New Members
A blockchain technology consortium spearheaded by a global group of insurers has added several new members.
Not Yet 'Do or Die': Experts See Slow Road For DLT in 2017
In the wake of 2016's blockchain hype, experts are making less optimistic predictions about the industry's prospects in the year ahead.
Meet the Ex-Banker Using Ethereum to Take On Traditional Hedge Funds
After leaving Goldman Sachs, this entrepreneur founded her own blockchain startup to lower the fiscal entry point for hedge fund investors.
Blockchain as a Geopolitical Tool
An announcement from the UAE last week marked an unusual development that highlights intriguing socio-economic and geopolitical trends.
Why the Netflix Model is the Future for Enterprise Blockchain
Nuco's CEO looks at the hurdles encountered by enterprises adopting blockchain tech, and predicts more flexible solutions going forward.
R3 Director: 2017 is the Year of the DLT Pilot
Banking consortium startup R3 has predicted 2017 will be the year enterprises dive into testing pilot versions of DLT and blockchain apps.
A Plan to Scale the World's First 'Sports Blockchain' is Accelerating
Taiwanese insurance giant Fubon Life is aiming to place a sports blockchain called Bravelog at the heart of its blockchain initiatives.
China's Central Bank is Testing a Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency
The People's Bank of China has reportedly tested a blockchain-based digital currency along with a number of major commercial banks.
Why a New Small Business Blockchain is Actually a Big Deal
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues a new small business blockchain effort out of the EU may have bigger implications than it seems.
