Renowned author William Mougayar joins blockchain startup Etherparty
Oct 25, 2017 03:49 am UTC| Digital Currency
Blockchain startup Etherparty has announced that renowned blockchain expert William Mougayar is joining its Board of Advisors. Mougayar, the author of The Business Blockchain, joins other known blockchain experts...
Bosch, Wipro, NAFCU join Hyperledger blockchain consortium
Oct 25, 2017 03:05 am UTC| Digital Currency
Hyperledger blockchain consortium has announced the addition of seven new members. The latest general members include Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software, Cognition Foundry, Majid Al Futtaim, Robert Bosch, and Wipro. This...
AICPA collaborates with Wall Street Blockchain Alliance
Oct 24, 2017 09:11 am UTC| Digital Currency
In an effort to advance blockchain technology for accounting profession, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has collaborated with the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA). The WSBA aims to guide and promote...
Four blockchain startups selected for Abu Dhabi Global Market’s 2nd Reglab cohort
Oct 24, 2017 03:05 am UTC| Digital Currency
Four blockchain startups have been selected for the second batch of Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) Regulatory Laboratory (Reglab). ADGM, Abu Dhabis International Financial Centre, has announced a total of 11 local and...
MIT issues digital diplomas using blockchain technology
Oct 23, 2017 09:03 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has announced that it has issued digital diplomas using blockchain technology. As part of a pilot program, 111 graduates were given the option to receive their diplomas on their...
ICTC to create blockchain ecosystem in Canada
Oct 23, 2017 08:17 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) has announced a new initiative to strengthen Canadas digital advantage by further developing a nationwide blockchain ecosystem. Announced in collaboration...
Tokyo Metropolitan Government to hold blockchain accelerator program
Oct 23, 2017 06:01 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is going to hold a blockchain accelerator program to push forward the implementation of blockchain technology into both financial and non-financial sectors. The three-month...
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