Ukraine to launch blockhain deal with tech firm Bitfury
Ukraine has partnered with Bitfury Group to put a sweeping range of government data on a blockchain platform. Read more: www.reuters.com
Qatari bank completes money transfer blockchain pilot
Qatar Commercial Bank has revealed the completion of an initial blockchain pilot enabling international funds transfers with a number of banks in the region and beyond. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
FCA publishes discussion paper on blockchain utilization
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a discussion paper on distributed ledger technology (DLT) also commonly called blockchain. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Ant Financial plans to double-down on blockchain
Ant Financial is planning to increase its emphasis, and use, of blockchain technology in an effort to provide more trustworthy data to its user base. Read more: e27.co
Fidelity is first asset manager to join blockchain group IC3
Fidelity Investments Inc has become the first financial institution to join the Initiative for CryptoCurrencies & Contracts. Read more: www.reuters.com
Hyperledger Project: collaboration pays off
Hyperledger Project is a global collaborative cross-industry effort created to leverage the emerging blockchain and distributed ledger technology. Read more: www.finextra.com
This blockchain startup has hired a former boss of Npower
A blockchain startup hoping to bring greater efficiency and transparency to the energy sector has hired a former top energy boss. Read more: www.cityam.com
Blockchain: going Dutch
The first collaborative blockchain application's deployment is in trade finance. The Dutch are working with banks to bring secure technology to this area. Read more: www.finextra.com
Standard Chartered tests blockchain trade tool
Standard Chartered has successfully delivered a POC of a solution using blockchain for trade finance and will pilot it in Hong Kong. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Arizona’s blockchain bill passes Senate
The Senate of Arizona has passed a bill relating to the blockchain that would give smart contracts and blockchain signatures legal binding status. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com