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Global Banks Pilot Blockchain-based Gold Settlement Platform

A group of global banks and financial institutions has completed the first pilot of a new blockchain-based gold trading platform.

12 members of Hyperledger conducted a first-of-its kind test by sending an unusual digital asset across an ocean.

France’s central bank quietly released new details about its work with blockchain last week.

By Stan HigginsDec 19, 2016

Akin Fernandez gives a passionate overview of the cryptocurrency industry's year – 12 months that he says prove "there can be only one bitcoin".

By Akin FernandezDec 17, 2016

The first blockchain-based Series A has closed, and Overstock.com is on the verge of beginning trading on its blockchain platform.

Japanese blockchain consortium BCCC has passed the 100 member milestone as well as having graduated 100 students from its Blockchain Daigakko.

Blockchains in space? According to one research paper published by the Indian government, the idea isn’t so far-fetched.

By Stan HigginsDec 12, 2016

A new blockchain consortium has been formed in South Korea, with both established finance firms and technology startups on its membership roster.

By Stan HigginsDec 12, 2016

Deloitte’s Netherlands branch is working with the city of Rotterdam to create a prototype for recording lease contracts on a blockchain.

By Stan HigginsDec 12, 2016

A new research paper published by South Africa’s FirstRand Bank argues blockchains could revolutionize central banking.

By Stan HigginsDec 9, 2016