IC3 explores blockchain utilization of Intel Software Guard Extensions
Dec 26, 2016 04:23 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (IC3), a New York-based blockchain consortium, has released three publications that study the use of Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) in blockchain...
Everex releases independent Ethereum-based smart contract ‘Chainy’
Dec 23, 2016 06:53 am UTC| Digital Currency
Innovative fintech and blockchain development company Everex has announced the launch of the Chainy service, which is an independent Ethereum-based smart contract. Chainys data exists for as long as the blockchain lives...
Ethereum European Development Conference to be held in Paris in February 2017
Dec 23, 2016 06:33 am UTC| Digital Currency
Ethereum European Development Conference (EDCON), a conference focusing on Ethereum technology, research as well as Ethereum-based applications, will be taking place in Paris on 17-18 Feb 2017. Organized byLinkTime...
New AQ Rewards app by Avanquest Software uses blockchain to reward users
Dec 23, 2016 05:10 am UTC| Digital Currency
Avanquest Software, a global developer of consumer software and apps, has released a new AQ Rewards app that is powered by blockchain technology. AQ Rewards takes the advantage of speed, flexibility and security of...
Syscoin releases major software upgrade, introduces feature-rich blockchain service package
Dec 23, 2016 05:07 am UTC| Digital Currency
Syscoin, a cryptocurrency built specifically for online merchants and marketplaces, has announced a major software upgrade for the Syscoin Core service, introducing a feature-rich blockchain service package to its...
Blockchain firm Axoni raises $18M in Series A funding
Dec 22, 2016 12:57 pm UTC| Fintech
Blockchain company Axoni announced that it has raised $18 million in a Series A financing round that is led by Wells Fargo and Euclid Opportunities. The funding round has brought Axonis total funding to date above $20...
Chinese Blockchain Application Sub-Committee to explore blockchain in logistics and supply chain
Dec 22, 2016 12:16 pm UTC| Digital Currency
Chinese Blockchain startup, logistics companies, and financial institutions have formed Blockchain Application Sub-Committee that was previously initiated by the China Federation of Logistics Purchasing last week at the...
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