Blockchain Technology
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.
Blockchain Can Legally Authenticate Evidence, Chinese Judge Rules
A court in China's Hangzhou city has ruled that evidence authenticated with blockchain technology can be presented in legal disputes.
Spain's Securities Market Watchdog Completes Blockchain Test
A pilot test was successfully conducted for a Spanish-backed blockchain project to increase the efficiency of registering issuances.
China's Crypto Ratings Index Puts EOS in Top Slot, Drops Bitcoin
China's Global Public Chain Assessment Index has released its second monthly evaluation of blockchain networks – with perhaps surprising results.
Korean Government to Lead 6 Blockchain Pilots With $9 Million Fund
A South Korean government agency has announced a plan to boost blockchain adoption in the country.
Chinese Banks to Put Credit Blacklist on a Shared Blockchain
The banking arm of Chinese retail giant Suning is testing a blockchain that would allow banks to share a ledger of users with bad credit scores.
Banks' Blockchain Budgets Spiked 67% in 2017, Survey Finds
Blockchain budgets at global banks' increased sharply in 2017, pushing combined annual spending to $1.7 billion, according to a new survey.
JD.com's Finance Arm to Issue Asset-Backed Securities on a Blockchain
JD Finance, a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, has announced a pilot issuance of asset-backed securities over a blockchain.
Kakao, Korean Government to Solve Social Problems with Blockchain
Kakao's blockchain subsidiary has announced it will work with a government-backed agency to develop blockchain projects focused on social services.
Korean Banks Can Use Blockchain to Verify Customer IDs from July
A national banking group from South Korea is to roll out a blockchain-based ID verification system for domestic banks next month.
