Blockchain Technology
JPMorgan’s ‘JPM Coin’ Is Live, Execs Say
A major tech firm is about to start using JPM Coin in global payments, as the investment bank doubles down on its blockchain business.
Nigeria Is Developing Strategies for National Blockchain Adoption
Nigerian authorities are developing a roadmap for the adoption of blockchain technology in public administration and payments on a national scale.
Blockchain Proposals Move to US House in Consumer Tech Bill
The Consumer Safety Technology Act will now be debated in the House of Representatives.
Australian University Finds Privacy Issues With Blockchain Technology
A research paper from the University of South Australia suggests blockchain technology needs to be refined so it can better protect privacy and the EU's "right to be forgotten."
Saudi Arabia Pitches Blockchain-Based Business Passport to Boost Trade Finance
The passport would help businesses cut through redundant red tape and flourish across borders, Saudis said.
NASA Is Bankrolling a Blockchain for Quadcopter Communications
The space agency has awarded $124,800 in funding to Orbit Logic and Fraunhofer Labs' blockchain system proposal, called SCRAMBL.
Blockchain Fintech Firm Bitbond Joins German Bank Association Bankenverband
The Berlin-based fintech firm announced Tuesday it joined the association for private banks in Germany.
Salesforce Co-Founder Launches Public Blockchain Network With Dollars Baked In
Public Mint puts dollars on the blockchain so users can use money whether or not they have bank accounts.
Power Ledger's Blockchain P2P Energy Trial 'Technically Feasible,' It Says in New Report
A solar energy trading trial run by blockchain startup Power Ledger has found its initiative to be "technically feasible."
Italian Banks Are Ready to Trial a Digital Euro
The Italian Banking Association announced its banks are interested in piloting a digital euro.
