The FDA needs to track drugs by 2023, but will it go with blockchain? Walmart is no stranger to distributed ledger technology (DLT). Back in October 2016, the multinational food retailer began collaborating with IBM on a blockchain-based system that could identify and flag recalled foods. Since then, it has dived into a number of patents […]
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Ubisoft is exploring the possibility of integrating blockchain into its games — is this the future of gaming? The gaming industry has grown dramatically in recent years, partially because the world of video games is keeping up with the latest technological advances and even tries to get ahead of them. As such, it couldn’t bypass […]
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The concept of CBDCs has been steadily drawing the attention of jurisdictions worldwide. This month alone, at least three separate countries have reported on their prospective central bank-issued digital currencies (CBDCs): The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) announced the creation of a specially dedicated nonprofit organization to support its digital currency that is already […]
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Securitize is partnering with the Japan Security Token Association to promote digital securities adoption in the country. Securitize — a compliance platform and protocol for token issuers backed by United States crypto exchange Coinbase — is partnering with the Japan Security Token Association (JSTA) to promote the creation of a security token ecosystem in Japan. […]
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One of the world’s largest securities depositories says it will push forward with building the pilot blockchain-based platform. Euroclear, one of the world’s largest securities depositories, says it will push forward with building a pilot blockchain-based platform for the issuance and settlement of European commercial paper (ECP). The news was reported by EuroClear on June […]
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Korean banks push for blockchain adoption as former high-level officials join the space. In recent weeks, major South Korean financial institutions have rolled out a number of services incorporating blockchain technology, especially in the areas of Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures and security. Fintech has become a buzzword for local banks trying to keep up […]
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Major enterprise contract management service Icertis will expand its contractual offering with Microsoft. Major enterprise contract management service Icertis will collaborate with Microsoft to expand its blockchain-based contract solution, the company announced on June 11. By entering the collaboration, Microsoft will help Icertis to extend its Icertis Blockchain Framework, which is designed to enhance the […]
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Europol is hosting its 6th cryptocurrency conference with over 300 crypto experts from law enforcement and the private sector. Europol — the law enforcement agency of the European Union — is hosting its sixth cryptocurrency conference, with over 300 crypto experts from law enforcement and the private sector reportedly in attendance. The news was revealed […]
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CryptoCompare has launched an Exchange Benchmark product that ranks over 100 crypto spot exchanges worldwide. London-based crypto data provider CryptoCompare has launched an Exchange Benchmark product that ranks over 100 crypto spot exchanges worldwide. The news was revealed in a press release shared with Cointelegraph on June 12. According to CryptoCompare, the new product has […]
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KB Kookmin Bank has signed an MoU with blockchain technology firm Atomics Lab to jointly explore digital asset management solutions. Major South Korean commercial lender KB Kookmin Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with blockchain technology firm Atomics Lab to jointly explore digital asset management and protection solutions. The news was reported by local […]
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