Trade

Australia and Singapore to Trial ‘Paperless’ Trade Using Blockchain Technology

Sebastian SinclairNov 25, 2020

Australia's border agency will trial blockchain solutions aimed at simplifying cross-border trade with Singapore.

Agriculture

Blockchain Grain Trading Platform Sees Commercial Launch to Tap Russia Market

Daniel PalmerNov 10, 2020

Agri-trading platform Cerealia will focus on international trading for the world's largest wheat market, Russia.

China

China’s Xi Asks ASEAN Nations to Join in Building of ‘Digital Silk Road’

Daniel PalmerNov 27, 2020

Xi Jinping pushed for digitally enhanced trade among Southeast Asian nations in a keynote at the China-ASEAN Expo on Friday.

Bitcoin in Africa

Nigerians Are Using Bitcoin to Bypass Trade Hurdles With China

Alyssa HertigAug 13, 2020

Nigerian entrepreneurs are increasingly using bitcoin as a way to trade internationally, noting its significant benefits over legacy financial systems.

Blockchain

UK Trade Negotiators Eye Blockchain Provisions in Coming US Trade Talks

Danny NelsonMar 11, 2020

The U.K.'s trade negotiators want to set the pace for global blockchain regulation in its upcoming free trade talks with the United States.

Trade

China

Coronavirus Checks China’s Blockchain Ambitions

James CooperFeb 9, 2020

As long as the Coronavirus keeps everyone indoors, China's big, bold blockchain ambitions are on hold.

USDA

US Food Inspectors to Test IBM Blockchain for Export Certifications

Danny NelsonFeb 3, 2020

The blockchain feasibility assessment will search out efficiencies in a process marred by regulations and often complex documentary requirements.

Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Invests More Money in Newly Rebranded Trade Finance Startup

Danny NelsonJan 28, 2020

Standard Chartered has invested in Contour, the recently-rebranded Voltron blockchain trade finance platform digitizing letters of credit for financial institutions.