Blockchain Research

IBM

IBM to Hire Blockchain Researchers for French Expansion

Nikhilesh DeMay 23, 2018

IBM plans to hire 400 researchers, a portion of which will be focusing on blockchain technology, CEO Virginia Rometty said Wednesday.

US

US Government Research Lab Eyes Blockchain in Energy Data Tests

Stan HigginsOct 31, 2017

A research lab within the U.S. Department of Energy has revealed it is exploring the application of blockchain in next-generation power grids.

News

The UK Government’s Official Archive Is Testing Blockchain

Christine KimJun 6, 2018

The official archive of the UK government is investigating blockchain technology in order to answer pressing questions related to archive management.

Investment

Japan’s SBI Holdings Is Gearing Up to Mine Bitcoin

Sujha SundararajanOct 27, 2017

The financial services division of Japan’s SBI Group has revealed plans to move deeper into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

Bank of Canada

Project Jasper White Paper Touts ‘Significant Benefits’ in DLT Payments

Rachel-Rose O'LearyOct 5, 2017

Bank of Canada and R3 have concluded that their Project Jasper initiative could provide a basis for building cash-based settlements systems in future.

Blockchain Research

Canada

Tencent, FedEx Join Tapscott-Led Blockchain Research Effort

Nikhilesh De

Tencent and FedEx are among over a dozen major companies and institutions joining the Canada-based Blockchain Research Institute.

Microsoft

Microsoft Joins Cornell Blockchain Research Group

Rachel-Rose O'Leary

Tech giant Microsoft has joined the Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (IC3) research effort, it was announced today.

News

‘Blockchain Revolution’ Authors Launch Enterprise Research Effort

Michael del Castillo

For $200,000, entities can join the newly launched Blockchain Research Institute, led by the Tapscott Group.

Australia

Australian Finance Regulator Unveils Blockchain Research Effort

Stan Higgins

Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is launching a new innovation hub dedicated in part to blockchain research.

SWIFT

Swift is Recruiting Banks for Blockchain Tests

Garrett Keirns

Swift plans hopes banks will sign up for its developing blockchain program after it issues criteria guidelines.

Bank of Japan

Japan’s Central Bank Says Blockchain Trials Are Exploratory So Far

Michael del Castillo

The head of payments at Japan's central bank says blockchain won't be applied to its payments and settlement systems any time soon.

New York

First Look: Deloitte’s New Wall Street Lab is a Blockchain Playground

Michael del Castillo

Deloitte's new blockchain laboratory in New York City is dedicated to capitalizing on the city's diverse set of industries.

New York

Deloitte Launches Blockchain Research Lab in New York

Stan Higgins

‘Big Four’ accounting firm Deloitte has launched its second blockchain-focused R&D lab, with more planned for later in 2017.