Blockchain Technology
WeChat Eyes Blockchain for Faster Corporate Expense Refunds
WeChat owner Tencent thinks blockchain can speed up reimbursement of expenses for company employees and it's trialing a feature to do just that.
World Bank Taps Australia's CommBank to Issue Its First Blockchain Bond
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has been chosen by the World Bank Group to help issue a bond over a blockchain.
Regulators Plan 'Global Sandbox' for Fintech Including Blockchain
A number of regulators from across the globe are forming a new alliance to facilitate the development of fintech in cross-border solutions.
West Virginia to Offer Blockchain Voting Statewide in Midterm Elections
After a pilot conducted in May, West Virginia is expanding use of a blockchain voting app to all 55 of the state's counties.
Biotech Giant Plans to Securely Share Genetic Data on a Blockchain
A biotech giant based in South Korea is turning to blockchain to allow it to share genetic data without risking patients' privacy.
Researchers Build Blockchain Electricity Exchange They Say Cuts Waste
A team from one of the top universities in China has developed a decentralized exchange, not for crypto assets, but for unused electricity.
China's Government Censorship Agency Is Hiring a Crypto Expert
A high-level government media censor in China wants to hire a cryptographer with expertise in blockchain technology.
Banking Giant Trials Blockchain for Issuance of Land-Backed Loans
One of the "Big Four" commercial banks in China has completed the issuance of a loan worth $300,000 using a blockchain system.
Dubai Plans to 'Disrupt' Its Own Legal System with Blockchain
Dubai is planning to develop what it calls a "Court of the Blockchain" as part of a wider push for smart government operations.
Vaccine Blockchain Plan Prompts Enquiries Amid China Pharma Scandal
Following China's pharma scandal, investors are buying a firm's claim to be developing a vaccine-tracking blockchain, but one regulator isn't happy.
