In 2016 Project Jasper started exploring the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) for clearing and settlement of Canadian...
Author - Nicky Morris
JP Morgan talks blockchain payments
At Sibos in Sydney, Emma Loftus, JP Morgan’s Head of Global Payments, talked about JP Morgan’s Interbank Information Network...
VISA partners with IBM for B2B Connect blockchain payments
Since 2016, Visa has been working on its distributed ledger platform for business payments called Visa B2B Connect. It plans to launch...
Asian Development Bank plans blockchain for procurement
Today the Asian Development Bank published a paper exploring the possibility of a blockchain based e-Government procurement (e-GP)...
Ticketmaster acquires blockchain startup Upgraded
Today Ticketmaster announced the acquisition of blockchain smart ticketing app Upgraded. The start up was founded in 2016 in Walnut...
EU Blockchain Forum says blockchain, GDPR compatible
The European Union Blockchain Observatory & Forum (Forum) published a report about blockchain and the data privacy legislation GDPR...
DTCC finds blockchain scales to US equity market volumes
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) the major equity clearing and settlement services provider, announced results of a...
Fidelity unveils institutional cryptocurrency offering
Today Fidelity announced the launch of enterprise-quality custody and trade execution services for digital assets through a new...
Senate blockchain hearings missed key issues
Last week’s Senate hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain highlighted many of the known issues in the sector. Economist Nouriel...
Nevada explores blockchain to track renewable energy
Nevada state regulations require that 25% of electricity come from renewable energy sources by 2025. As a result, there’s an...