U.S. government to host inter-agency blockchain forum on July 18
Jun 30, 2017 05:50 am UTC| Digital Currency
The US government is going to host an inter-agency forum next month which will focus on blockchain technology. The U.S. Federal Blockchain Forum will be held on July 18 in Washington, D.C. It is a program of GSAs...
LG CNS taps blockchain for digital finance business
Jun 30, 2017 05:23 am UTC| Digital Currency
LG CNS, a subsidiary of electronics giant LG Corporation, announced that it will strengthen digital finance businesses with a focus on interactive systems and blockchain services, Business Korea reported. The...
Industry experts to discuss blockchain and object capabilities at The Next Frontier Symposium
Jun 30, 2017 05:15 am UTC| Digital Currency
A number of prominent industry experts will come together next week for a symposium that aims to delve into the core properties of blockchain and explore why the technology alone is not enough for fully enabling the future...
Blockchain ad network AdEx partners with video entertainment publisher Stremio
Jun 30, 2017 04:23 am UTC| Digital Currency
AdEx, an online ad exchange, has entered into a partnership with video entertainment publisher Stremio for its decentralized advertising network on the blockchain. Using cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, the...
Jun 29, 2017 06:36 am UTC| Digital Currency
In its budget request for FY18, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked for additional funds to increase staffing and resources in order to address fintech innovation. According to the testimony...
Port of Antwerp runs blockchain pilot for efficient container handling
Jun 29, 2017 06:09 am UTC| Digital Currency
The port of Antwerp is running a blockchain-based pilot project with a limited number of parties, which aims to make container handling more efficient and secure. The transportation of containers involves over 30...
Daimler AG and LBBW jointly utilize blockchain for financial transaction
Jun 29, 2017 04:33 am UTC| Digital Currency
German multinational automotive corporation Daimler AG and Landesbank Baden-Wrttemberg (LBBW), a commercial banking company, have jointly utilized blockchain technology in order to execute a financial transaction. Both...
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