BLOCKCHAIN

IBM is reorganizing its internal blockchain team into a business unit that encompasses its artificial intelligence and cloud computing efforts. Read more: www.coindesk.com

As government services are one of the most obvious and immediate application areas for the blockchain, it's no surprise progressive governments are already working on initiatives. Read more: www.coindesk.com

Two notable blockchain developers are releasing an open-source smart contract security tool. Read more: www.coindesk.com

There is no dearth of material to tell us what is blockchain and how it is going to transform our lives in the years to come. Read more: www.finextra.com

So far, regulators have taken a decidedly laissez-faire approach. For a number of interrelated reasons, that is likely to change in 2017. Read more: www.coindesk.com

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

The consortium aims to bring increased efficiency with lower costs and faster settlements in the Taiwanese financial market. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com

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

A senior Bank of England official doesn’t believe widespread blockchain adoption will happen anytime soon. Read more: www.coindesk.com

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