Blockchain Technology
China's IT Ministry: 2017 Saw 'Exponential' Blockchain Growth
Forty percent of all Chinese blockchain startups emerged in 2017 alone, according to a new report published by China's IT Ministry
Researchers to Create 'Moody's for Blockchain' Global Rankings
A scientific institution overseen by China has announced that it will produce monthly assessments of blockchain projects.
Messaging Giant WeChat Suspends Third-Party Blockchain App
China's social messaging giant WeChat has halted a third-party blockchain mini-tool running inside the application, citing a violation of rules.
China's Security Ministry Touts Blockchain for Evidence Storage
China's Ministry of Public Security has developed a blockchain system aimed to more securely store evidence collected during police investigations.
Facebook's David Marcus to Lead New Blockchain Research Unit
Facebook is reportedly launching a team dedicated to blockchain technology, which will be spearheaded by Messenger's vice president David Marcus.
12 Chinese Banks Say They Deployed Blockchain in 2017
Nearly half of the 26 publicly listed banks in China said they deployed blockchain applications in 2017.
ICBC's First Blockchain Patent Is Now Public
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, a major state-owned bank, is exploring how to verify and share users' certificates on a blockchain.
Singapore to Speed Up Blockchain Patent Approvals
Singapore's IP Office is shortening the grant process for fintech related patent applications, including those focusing on blockchain payment.
Fitch Ratings: Blockchain Is a Potential 'Game-Changer' for Insurers
Fitch Ratings published a report Wednesday noting that blockchain can be a long-term solution to issues facing the insurance industry today.
#MeToo Movement Turns to Ethereum to Evade Censorship
Inspired by the #metoo movement, students in China are coding messages into the ethereum blockchain to escape Chinese internet censorship.
