Tag: BLOCKCHAIN
InsurTech platform revenues to approach $235bn by 2021
The new study argued that the value chain in the insurance market is transforming rapidly. This will force traditional providers to improve their service. Read more: www.prnewswire.com
Stellar taps new partners for global payments
Companies across Europe, Asia and Africa, will use Stellar’s infrastructure to move money across borders. Read more: www.pymnts.com
Blockchain technology benefits to insurance industry
The first possible application of blockchain technology is the near-complete automation of the insurance process. Read more: www.nasdaq.com
EU Commission initiative to boost FinTech and blockchain
The Initiative is hoping to bring together several factors to enable blockchain and FinTech startups to develop and grow their business across Europe. Read more: www.fintechranking.com
24 companies accepted for FCA’s FinTech sandbox
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the first 24 companies that will be taking part in its regulatory sandbox. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Blockchain-powered revolution in the insurance industry
Blockchain has the capability to increase automation and lower the cost of providing insurance. Read more: www.letstalkpayments.com
Australian neighborhood selling solar energy using blockchain
An Australian blockchain-based startup, Power Ledger, is running an 8-week experiment selling solar-powered energy with the blockchain. Read more: bitcoinist.net
DHS awards $400,000 to firms for identity verification development
The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate awards $100,000 funding to four small firms to use blockchain technology to support identity management. Read more: cointelegraph.com
Australian blockchain startup takes on film & TV industry piracy
Veredictum is taking on piracy in the film and television industry, starting with script distribution, and is eyeing off a future of tackling illegal downloads. Read more: www.zdnet.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