The world’s largest diamond mining firm, Russia’s Alrosa, has joined the pilot of fellow industry giant De Beers’ diamond supply blockchain platform “Tracr.”
— Citește pe cointelegraph.com/news/worlds-largest-diamond-producer-alrosa-joins-de-beers-blockchain-pilot
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Singapore: Major Utility Company Launches Blockchain-Based Solar Energy Marketplace
SP Group, a major company providing electricity and gas in Singapore, has opened a blockchain-powered marketplace for renewable energy certificates trade.
— Citește pe cointelegraph.com/news/singapore-major-utility-company-launches-blockchain-based-solar-energy-marketplace
Stocks Cleared and Settled Successfully in Bank of Canada Blockchain Trial
Stocks Cleared and Settled Successfully in Bank of Canada Blockchain Trial
— Citește pe www.ccn.com/stocks-cleared-and-settled-successfully-in-bank-of-canada-blockchain-trial/
Sweden’s Central Bank Hastens Plans for National Digital Currency
Riksbank, Sweden’s Central Bank, is adapting to the shifting financial landscape in the country where the transition to a cashless society has accelerated quickly.
— Citește pe www.ccn.com/swedens-central-bank-hastens-plans-for-national-digital-currency/
Nasdaq Wins Blockchain Patent for Smart Contract-Based Information Release System
Almost two years after submission, Nasdaq is targeting media information release procedures in its latest patent award.
— Citește pe cointelegraph.com/news/nasdaq-wins-blockchain-patent-for-smart-contract-based-information-release-system
US Recession by 2020 Has 60% Chance, is Crypto an Alternative?
JPMorgan Chase has predicted a 60% chance for the next US recession to occur by 2020. Can crypto be a viable alternative to existing stores of value?
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National Bank of Canada Trials Blockchain Platform for Trade Finance – Coinjournal
National Bank of Canada has announced the successful completion of a pilot program in collaboration with IT firm CGI and blockchain startup Skuchain to use blockchain technology in trade finance.
— Citește pe coinjournal.net/national-bank-of-canada-trials-blockchain-platform-for-trade-finance/
Visa Integrates Open Source Hyperledger Tech for B2B Blockchain Payments
Visa is integrating open-source blockchain code from the Hyperledger Fabric ahead of the commercial launch of its own blockchain service for enterprise payments in Q1 2019.
— Citește pe www.ccn.com/visa-integrates-open-source-hyperledger-tech-for-b2b-blockchain-payments/
Why Bitcoin and Crypto Have No Future – Think Outside the Blox – Medium
when the NYSE is creating the cryptocurrency trading platform Bakkt in collaboration with Microsoft and Starbucks with physically backed Bitcoin futures contracts. when Brendan Eich, creator of…
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SEC’s New Fintech Hub Helps Blockchain Startups Navigate ICO Rules
The SEC has launched a new fintech hub that will allow blockchain innovators, ICO operators, and others to discuss regulations with agency staff.
— Citește pe www.ccn.com/sec-bullish-on-blockchain-tech-with-a-new-fintech-hub/