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R3's Mike Hearn: Don't toss out existing enterprise software because of blockchain 'fashion'
R3's lead designer Mike Hearn was giving a talk about the Corda DLT platform at Consensus 2017.
Token Summit 2017: Blockchain engineers say avoid ICO hype
ICO best practice panel was taking place at William Mougayar's Token Summit at NYU.
Chat platform Kik launches Ethereum-backed Kin token
Kin will be created as an ERC20 token on the Ethereum blockchain.
Consensus 2017 audience votes to clear Bitcoin log-jam
The discussion got heated over recent SegWit deployment by Litecoin.
Consensus 2017: R3 secures $107m funding for distributed ledger technology
Top investors include SBI Group, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, HSBC, Intel & Temasek.
Digital Currency Group launches blockchain accelerator DCG Connect with IBM, Amazon and Mastercard
Founding corporate members include IBM, Amazon Web Services (AWS), CME Group, Foxconn, Mastercard, New York Life, Prudential, and Transamerica.
Zero-knowledge proofs added to JP Morgan's Quorum blockchain
JP Morgan's Quorum is the first distributed ledger platform to feature the zero-knowledge security layer (ZSL).
Citi and Nasdaq announce straight through payment processing blockchain
Partnership between Citi and Nasdaq is using Chain's blockchain infrastructure platform.
Bitcoin breaks through $2,100, trades at $2,500 in Japan
The Japanese have given bitcoin the green light as a currency.
Enterprise Ethereum Alliance adds 86 new companies
And many more companies are continuing to get onboard.
PwC backs Chinese supply chain and anti-counterfeiting blockchain
VeChain becomes a portfolio company of PwC's incubation program to accelerate blockchain adoption in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
Gem shows off first blockchain application for health claims
Gem is demonstrating the health claims blockchain on Monday 22 at Consensus 2017.
Gibraltar greets Brexit with regulatory framework for blockchain
Gibraltar has published proposals for a regulatory framework for DLT to protect the jurisdiction.
How IHS Markit's syndicated loans blockchain arrived at cash
John Olesky, a managing director for loan platforms at IHS Markit, details DLT journey so far.
Cryptocurrency bubble? 'To an extent'
Combined market capitalisation of all public cryptocurrencies has surged nearly 80% over the last month.
Blockchain can help combat fraud and corruption in the oil and gas business
Baker & McKenzie expert says industry's adoption of Blockchain adds value into supply chain.
Stellar's Jed McCaleb launches Lightyear.io for cross-border payments
Lightyear.io is co-founded by McCaleb and ex-Palantir executive Brit Yonge.
IBM, R3 and Axoni discuss DTCC blockchain project
Blockchain-based Trade Information Warehouse platform will run in parallel to the existing solution starting early 2018.
Ethereum is helping London's homeless with St Mungo's and smart contracts
First pilot by social tech platform Alice helps 15 people sleeping rough in London.
Blockchain-based art market will allow investors to trade shares in masterpieces
Maecenas is using blockchain technology to create a secondary market in fine art for owners and investors.
Share&Charge: Blockchain-based Airbnb for electric car charging points
Essen-based start-up presents its first open E-mobility platform with blockchain technology.
How IBM Watson is applying its intellect to financial regulation
IBM Watson Financial Services is using Promontory Financial Group to teach the AI about regulations.
Ethereum hits $100 as political uncertainty drives cryptocurrency bull run
Le Pen, Brexit and Trump are driving a spectacular hike in cryptocurrency prices.
UK fintech investment in rude health despite Brexit
Silicon Valley Bank and corporate finance advisers Hampleton Partners bullish about UK and technology.
Hyperledger Project announces business blockchain Composer
Hyperledger Composer has been accepted into incubation by the group's technical steering committee.
Norton Rose Fulbright looks at the future of blockchain-automated insurance
The global law firm has released its second chapter on DLT technology, focused on the insurance industry.
Meet Santiment - the blockchain network that pays traders for financial data
The company has unveiled its first 'crypto-financial game' aimed at cryptocurrency traders and investors.
Regtech: University College London is automating regulation using blockchain smart contracts
UCL's Professor Philip Treleaven wants to break new ground in UK 'regtech'.
Blockchain payments firm Ripple signs up 10 more banks and PSPs
New joiners include: BBVA, SEB, YES BANK and Star One Credit Union.
Token Summit in New York explores brave new world of blockchain ICOs
Token Summit on May 25 is organised by renowned blockchain author, investor, and entrepreneur William Mougayar,