Blockchain might impact Irish business: Deloitte report claims
Jun 03, 2016 07:24 am UTC| Digital Currency
Deloittes Innovating in the Digital Era report mentioned that blockchain along with virtual and augmented reality, are among the technologies that will impact the Irish business. The theme of the report which was...
The DAO to review blockchain-based gaming platform Peerplays’ proposal
Jun 03, 2016 07:09 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Decentralized Autonomous Organization (The DAO) is going to start reviewing and voting on proposals this week to fund a new generation of blockchain technologies, adding that Peerplays is next in line for...
Blockchain should be examined further, says EU watchdog’s discussion paper
Jun 03, 2016 06:32 am UTC| Digital Currency
The European Unions markets watchdog has released a discussion paper on June 2, 2016 on blockchains and distributed a ledger which is aimed in developing policy positions on the technologies. The European Securities and...
Infosys’ EdgeVerve Systems in talks with banks for blockchain adoption
Jun 03, 2016 05:14 am UTC| Digital Currency
Infosys EdgeVerve Systems which is a product subsidiary of Infosys that offers the Infosys Finacle universal banking solution suite said on Thursday that it is in initial talks with banks to adopt the blockchain...
Abu Dhabi regulators propose regulatory framework to support blockchain and fintech startups
Jun 02, 2016 12:24 pm UTC| Digital Currency
Abu Dhabis independent regulatory authority comes up with a regulatory framework to support participants deploying innovative technology within the financial services sector. The framework will promote the development...
Business magnate Richard Branson Island to host second annual blockchain summit
Jun 02, 2016 10:30 am UTC| Digital Currency
Business magnet Richard Branson is set to host another blockchain-focused gathering at his private island in the Caribbean which will be conducted by bitcoin mining firm BitFury and event group Mai Tai. The event is...
Asian Life Insurance firm AIA joins R3 blockchain consortium
Jun 02, 2016 10:18 am UTC| Digital Currency
According to latest report from Profit Loss, AIA Group, an Asian life insurance company, has joinedthe global blockchain consortium led by innovation firm R3 that aims to design and deliver advanced distributed/shared...
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