Alibaba group’s Ant Financial creates blockchain solution
The new blockchain solution created by Ant Financial will bring in transparency and accountability to philanthropic organizations and charitable institutions.Read more: www.newsbtc.com
Hyperledger eyes mobile blockchain apps
A blockchain project developed by startup Soramitsu and IT giant Hitachi has been accepted into the Hyperledger blockchain initiative. Read more: www.coindesk.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
Rakuten snaps up Bitnet assets for blockchain research lab
Japanese tech giant Rakuten is acquiring the assets of Belfast and San Francisco-based startup Bitnet to launch a blockchain research lab.
Shanghai launches new blockchain alliance
There’s a new blockchain consortium in town with the announcement of the Shanghai Industrial Development Blockchain Alliance. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Applying blockchain technology to trade finance
In considering practical applications for Blockchain for banking processes, trade finance is at the top of the priority list. Read more: www.finextra.com
Australia’s blockchain efforts for securities trading turn competitive
Computershare are reportedly providing a blockchain-based securities register for the Australian market. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com