NSD successfully develops blockchain-based e-voting system – Report
May 24, 2017 07:34 am UTC| Digital Currency
National Settlement Depository (NSD), Russias central securities depository, has successfully completed the development of a blockchain-based electronic voting system, Forklog reported. Hyperledger Fabric was used in...
Australian firm TBSx3 completes blockchain trial to curb trade of counterfeit cargo
May 24, 2017 07:13 am UTC| Digital Currency
Australian blockchain company TBSx3 announced the successful completion of largest trials of the technology in order to secure cargo across the global supply chain and tackle the issue of fake goods, The Australian...
Toyota Considers Blockchain To Collect Data For Self-Driving Technology
May 24, 2017 06:50 am UTC| Technology
While the auto industry is racing towards an autonomous driving future, theres still the question of actually developing the technology that is giving companies pause. Even with a brand as big as Toyota, resources for...
Hyperledger blockchain projects adds 8 new members
May 24, 2017 06:41 am UTC| Digital Currency
Hyperledger, a collaborative cross-industry initiative aiming to advance blockchain technology, announced the addition of eight new members at Consensus 2017. The latest members include Alphapoint, Change Healthcare,...
Netki launches blockchain identity solution to address compliance challenges for banks
May 24, 2017 05:34 am UTC| Digital Currency
Blockchain startup Netki has announced the launch of its Digital Identity Service, which provides automated onboarding and validation of new customers, and easy sharing of digital identities, thereby closing a critical...
Blockchain startup Blockstack launches new decentralized internet browser
May 24, 2017 05:07 am UTC| Digital Currency
Blockstack, a New York-based blockchain company, announced that it has introduced a new decentralized blockchain-based internet browser. The Blockstack browser allows developers across the globe to access a whole new...
R3 blockchain consortium raises $107M from over 40 institutions in latest funding round
May 24, 2017 04:13 am UTC| Digital Currency
R3, a financial technology innovator leading a blockchain consortium with over 80 members, has announced the completion of the first two of three tranches in its Series A fundraising round, raising $107 million in the...
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