Blockchain Technology
South Korean Telecoms Giant KT Has Built Its Own Blockchain
The second largest mobile carrier in South Korea has launched its own blockchain network and aims to apply the tech across several sectors.
Lufthansa, SAP Competition Seeks Ideas for Blockchain in Aviation
Lufthansa has partnered with software giant SAP to launch a blockchain competition seeking ideas for blockchain applications in the airline industry.
Financial Exchange Thinks Blockchain Can Keep Online Auctions Fair
A state-backed financial asset exchange in China has proposed a way of building a secure blockchain-based system for online bidding.
Barclays Seeks Twin Blockchain Patents for Banking Services
Barclays Bank proposed using blockchain to make various banking processes more efficient in a pair of patent applications.
The CFA Exam Is Getting a Crypto Section Next Year
The Chartered Financial Analyst Program Exams are about to add topics on cryptocurrencies as examinable material for candidates in August 2019.
Thailand Is Planning a 'Bond Coin' for Faster Securities Settlement
A self-regulatory organization in Thailand is planning to create a custom token aimed to speed up corporate bond settlement in the country.
Cryptocurrency Concept Is a 'Fallacy,' Says Finnish Central Bank Advisor
A paper published by the Bank of Finland explains why cryptocurrencies will never become a form of money.
UK Government Should Appoint 'Chief Blockchain Officer' Says Lawmaker
A lawmaker in the U.K. has called for the government to advance the use of blockchain in the public sector.
Banks Conduct Cross-Border Trades on IBM-Powered Blockchain
We.trade, the blockchain-based financial trade platform jointly developed by nine European banks, has completed first live cross-border transactions.
Reinsurance Giants Tap Blockchain for Data Transparency Boost
A group of reinsurance giants in China are jointly developing a blockchain system aimed to reduce data disparities in the industry.
