Distributed Ledgers

USAF

US Air Force and Raytheon Are Studying How Distributed Ledgers Could Help Command the Skies

Danny NelsonSep 3, 2020

The $500,000 contract continues USAF's recent history of blockchain investments.

Australia

ASX Postpones Roll-Out of Blockchain Settlement System

Wolfie ZhaoSep 4, 2018

The Australian Securities Exchange has pushed back the launch of its blockchain-based CHESS replacement after feedback from stakeholders.

Year in Review 2020

Crypto Needs to Engage With the World

Ethan BuchmanDec 22, 2020

Look beyond the casino-like financial experiments that currently offer only speculation and “get rich quick” schemes, says Cosmos' cofounder.

Payments

TD Bank Considers Public Blockchain for Asset Tracking

Nikhilesh DeApr 2, 2018

A newly published patent application indicates that TD Bank may be considering the use of a public blockchain for certain kinds of transactions.

Google

Immutable Google? Search Giant Eyes Blockchain for Audits

Nikhilesh DeMar 22, 2018

A patent application released Thursday indicates Google might be examining how blockchains can secure audit logs and other information.

Distributed Ledgers

Colorado

New Bill in Colorado Encourages State to Adopt Blockchain for Data Security

Nikhilesh De

A new state bill introduced to the Colorado Senate is looking at using blockchain technology to secure private data from cyberattacks. 

Blockchain Technology

Hong Kong Official Touts Blockchain for China’s ‘Belt and Road’ Plan

Brady Dale

A senior Hong Kong treasury official has said blockchain could bolster China's ongoing efforts to significantly expand its trade capabilities.

Blockchain Technology

The Trouble With Fintech (Or Why ‘Now’ is the Time for DLT)

Chris DeRose

A critical look at the reasons behind the change in dialogue surrounding blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

Banking

Not Yet ‘Do or Die’: Experts See Slow Road For DLT in 2017

George Yacik

In the wake of 2016's blockchain hype, experts are making less optimistic predictions about the industry's prospects in the year ahead.

Distributed Ledgers

Which Way for Blockchain Standards in 2017?

Michael Mainelli

A detailed look at the current environment for blockchain standards – as well as past precedents that may inform future steps.

Blockchain Technology

2017: The Year Regulators Engage with Blockchain

Chuck Thompson

Chuck Thompson argues that the coming year will see distributed ledger tech arrive more broadly on the regulatory radar than it has before.

CFTC

CFTC’s Giancarlo: How US Regulators Can Boost Blockchain in 2017

J Christopher Giancarlo

The CFTC's Chris Giancarlo argues that the US needs to rethink its blockchain policy for 2017 and beyond.