Hedera Hashgraph, Touted as High-Speed Blockchain Alternative, Now Live
Hedera Hashgraph has launched its long-awaited public network, backed by major corporations and promising faster transactions than any blockchain.
IBM Official Elected Chair of Hyperledger Blockchain Tech Board
Arnaud Le Hors of IBM has been elected chair of the technical steering committee at Hyperledger, succeeding Intel's Dan Middleton.
Coinbase Hires Ex-COO of Nerdwallet to Succeed Emilie Choi in VP Role
Coinbase hired Dan Yoo, a veteran of LinkedIn and Nerdwallet, as its new VP of business and data, replacing Emilie Choi, now the exchange’s COO.
IBM Employees Now Hold 6 of 11 Seats on Hyperledger Steering Committee
IBM employees now make up the majority of Hyperledger's technical steering committee, stoking concerns about the tech giant’s power in the…
Netki Retools Digital ID Service for FATF’s New Crypto ‘Travel Rule’
Nekti has upgraded its digital ID service to help crypto firms meet the FATF's tough new standards for combating money laundering.
Facebook’s WhatsApp Seeks Policy Expert to Champion Blockchain in Africa
WhatsApp is looking to hire a blockchain policy expert in Africa as parent company Facebook's Libra project meets regulatory resistance worldwide.
US Energy Department Funds Trial of Factom Blockchain to Secure Power Grid
Factom, one of the earliest firms to pitch blockchains to businesses, is participating in a U.S.-funded trial of the tech to protect the power grid.
World’s Largest Aircraft Manufacturer Joins Hedera Hashgraph Council
Boeing will run a node on Hedera Hashgraph's blockchain-like enterprise DLT platform after becoming the latest member of its governing council.
Ethereum Client Becomes First Public Blockchain on Hyperledger
Hyperledger is adding the ConsenSys-backed, enterprise-focused Pantheon to its consortium, deepening its relationship with the ethereum community.
Hedera Hashgraph Blockchain to Launch, Release Coins on Sept. 16
Hedera Hashgraph is adding the first American financial services provider, FIS Global, to its governing council just weeks before a planned mainnet…