Microsoft details collaboration with blockchain startup Tierion
Microsoft revealed it is working with blockchain startup Tierion to determine how decentralised identities could validate data, claims or agreements. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Blockchain confidentiality a major concern for financial institutions
In a new report, Greenwich Associates has discussed security concerns of the financial institutions with regard to the blockchain technology. Read more: www.econotimes.com
How blockchain can help fight cyberattacks
Blockchain is the culmination of decades of research and breakthroughs in cryptography and security, and offers a totally different approach to storing information. Read more: www.fintechranking.com
The sharing economy of blockchain
In this article, Let's Talk Payments provides insights on the role of blockchain in the future of sharing economy. Read more: letstalkpayments.com
97% of Blockchain startups are ‘Chainwashing’ – R3 CEO
Chainwashing is the perfect term, coined by R3’s Tim Swanson to describe the current “Blockchain, not Bitcoin” hype. Read more: bitcoinist.com
Tim Draper leads $4.2m for blockchain startup Factom
Blockchain startup Factom has raised a $4.2m in new funding as part of a newly announced Series A. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Can blockchain prevent money laundering?
Money laundering crimes, when discovered, are dealt with a heavy hand by law enforcement authorities. Read more: www.finextra.com
Blockchain group R3 changes funding plans, drops target
With Goldman Sachs and Banco Santander walking away from the deal, blockchain start-up R3 CEV has been forced to change its latest funding targets. Read more: www.siliconrepublic.com
Avoid overselling business benefits of blockchain
Whenever a technology trend hits the peak of hype cycle, claims that it can even solve world hunger, abound. Blockchain is experiencing this. Read more: www.finextra.com
Juzhen rakes in $23m in largest Asian blockchain round
Blockchain post-trade startup Juzhen Financials has raised $23m in a Series A round of funding. The investment was led by Wanxiang Holdings. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com