BankSign: Samsung SDS announces blockchain-based co-verification platform for banks
Aug 27, 2018 10:58 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
Samsung SDS, an IT subsidiary of South Korean tech giant Samsung Group, has developed a blockchain-based certification system, Yonhap News Agency reported. Dubbed BankSign, the platform has been set up in collaboration...
Microsoft, Tech Mahindra collaborate to curb spam calls menace in India using blockchain
Aug 27, 2018 10:04 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology
Tech Mahindra is collaborating with Microsoft to build a distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based solution to address Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) conforming to the regulations issued by the Telecom...
Gazprom Neft, S7 Airlines automate aviation refuelling using blockchain technology
Aug 27, 2018 09:27 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology
Gazpromneft-Aero, a subsidiary of Gazprom Neft engaged in aviation refuelling, and S7 Airlines have developed and implemented a blockchain-based solution to enhance the efficiency of aviation refuelling processes. The...
IOT/USD surges over 12 percent on Fujitsu and Volkswagen’s IOTA plans
Aug 27, 2018 07:08 am UTC| Digital Currency Technicals
Japanese IT giant Fujitsu last week announced a proof-of-concept to demonstrate an audit trail for a production process with IOTA as an immutable data storage medium. Leopold Sternberg, Program Manager, Industry 4.0...
Reserve Bank of India sets up new blockchain and AI-focused unit
Aug 27, 2018 05:37 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a new unit to ramp up its efforts in the area of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, according to The Economic Times. Sources familiar with the latest...
World Bank raises A$110M via blockchain-based bond transaction
Aug 27, 2018 03:34 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has officially announced the details of the blockchain-based bond transaction last week. Earlier this month, the World Bank announced that it has mandated CBA as the sole arranger of the...
Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – August 24th, 2018
Aug 24, 2018 12:03 pm UTC| Digital Currency
FINRAs ICO warning: Investing in SAFT contract does not ensure the offerings regulatory compliance The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued a warning against investments in digital assets, such as...
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