Blockchain Technology
Ripple Releases Interledger to Connect Banks and Blockchains
CoinDesk speaks to Ripple about Interledger, its new protocol aimed at connecting bank and blockchain ledgers.
BNY Mellon: Blockchain Tech Could Transform Payments
Blockchain technology could potentially transform payments, says a new report by American multinational banking corporation BNY Mellon.
Royal Bank of Scotland Trialing In-House Cryptocurrency
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is experimenting with its own in-house cryptocurrency, says the bank's technology chief.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: R3's Blockchain Dream Team
This week's headlines have mostly been about banks' love for blockchain, sparked by R3CEV's announcement that 13 new banks had joined its project.
Head of London FinTech Hub Steps Down to Lead Blockchain Lab
The head of Level39, one of Europe's biggest FinTech hubs, is stepping down to lead the development of a blockchain lab.
Dutch Bank’s Innovation Chief Dismisses Bitcoin
The head of innovation at ABN Amro has said the Dutch state-owned bank wants to stay away from bitcoin.
Chinese Auto Giant Wanxiang Plans $50 Million Blockchain Fund
Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group has announced it intends to invest $50m in blockchain technology to improve its product lines.
Citi, HSBC Partner With R3CEV As Blockchain Project Adds 13 Banks
Thirteen additional major investment banks including Citi, HSBC and Bank of America Chase have partnered with distributed ledger startup R3CEV.
Ethereum: Bitcoin Price Decline Created $9 Million Funding Shortfall
Alternative blockchain project Ethereum has released new details about the state of funding collected during its initial crowdsale.
With Bitcoin's Price Down, VCs Turning to Blockchain Technology
The rising interest in use cases for bitcoin's underlying technology, the blockchain, is influencing the investment strategies of venture capitalists.
