Blockchain Research

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The UK Government's Official Archive Is Testing Blockchain
The official archive of the UK government is investigating blockchain technology in order to answer pressing questions related to archive management.
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IBM to Hire Blockchain Researchers for French Expansion
IBM plans to hire 400 researchers, a portion of which will be focusing on blockchain technology, CEO Virginia Rometty said Wednesday.
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US Government Research Lab Eyes Blockchain in Energy Data Tests
A research lab within the U.S. Department of Energy has revealed it is exploring the application of blockchain in next-generation power grids.
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Japan's SBI Holdings Is Gearing Up to Mine Bitcoin
The financial services division of Japan’s SBI Group has revealed plans to move deeper into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
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Project Jasper White Paper Touts 'Significant Benefits' in DLT Payments
Bank of Canada and R3 have concluded that their Project Jasper initiative could provide a basis for building cash-based settlements systems in future.
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Tencent, FedEx Join Tapscott-Led Blockchain Research Effort
Tencent and FedEx are among over a dozen major companies and institutions joining the Canada-based Blockchain Research Institute.
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Microsoft Joins Cornell Blockchain Research Group
Tech giant Microsoft has joined the Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (IC3) research effort, it was announced today.
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'Blockchain Revolution' Authors Launch Enterprise Research Effort
For $200,000, entities can join the newly launched Blockchain Research Institute, led by the Tapscott Group.
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Australian Finance Regulator Unveils Blockchain Research Effort
Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is launching a new innovation hub dedicated in part to blockchain research.
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Swift is Recruiting Banks for Blockchain Tests
Swift plans hopes banks will sign up for its developing blockchain program after it issues criteria guidelines.
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