Australia post accelerator experiments with blockchain
Australia post accelerator has joined international firms in ongoing Blockchain technology experiments, exploring three potential areas: identity, registries, and e-voting. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Russia’s central bank adds blockchain-friendly firm
Russia’s central bank is continuing to grow its blockchain footprint, having announced the creation of a new FinTech association. Read more: www.coindesk.com
BofA, HSBC to innovate trade finance through blockchain
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, HSBC and the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) have teamed up to develop a blockchain prototype for trade finance innovation. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Arizona bill would make blockchain smart contracts ‘legal’
An Arizona legislator wants to amend state law to account for blockchain signatures and smart contracts, public records show. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Deloitte backs blockchain startup Setl
Blockchain financial services firm Setl has secured funding from professional services giant Deloitte. The size of the investment is undisclosed. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Indian markets all set to benefit from blockchain tech
An Indian company has come up with a solution that could potentially change the way derivatives and cash contracts are settled in stock markets. Read more: cointelegraph.com
ABN Amro joins R3 blockchain consortium
The Dutch bank is an investor in blockchain startup Digital Asset Holdings and is working with local academics on applications of the technology. Read more: www.coindesk.com
4 reasons 2017 will be blockchain’s banner year
Blockchain will be the most dynamic area in tech in 2017. Major players position themselves for a leap forward in the year ahead. Read more: www.coindesk.com
HYPR grabs $3m for blockchain biometric authentication
Blockchain biometric security company HYPR has picked up $3m in a new round of funding from RTP Ventures, Boldstart Ventures and Mesh Ventures. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Internet of Coins launches hybrid asset on multiple blockchains
The Internet of Coins developers are launching the construction of a ‘hybrid asset’. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com