Catalonia will use blockchain technology to improve digital services in its public administration
Many countries are implementing blockchain technology at the government level. They seek to achieve a new model of "digital organization". Even the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)...
Chechnya launches blockchain projects for municipal services and real estate.
Authorities of the Russian bank Vneshekonombank (VEB), in partnership with the local government of the capital of the Chechen Republic, Grozny, recently announced the development of two blockchain-based projects,...
Recently, JP Morgan Chase requested a patent for a blockchain registration system to manage digital assets.
In the past few months more financial institutions have become interested in blockchain-based development, and the possible applications for their business practices. From small...
As the world of cryptocurrency, fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies become more popular and penetrate new markets, a rise in the number of industry conferences has created a healthy competition for the attention of...
Banco Santander launches digital investment unit focused on Blockchain-based development.
Last Monday, Banco Santander revealed the launch of a digital investment unit specifically focused on blockchain technology. The unit will be directed by John Whelan from Santander’s blockchain laboratory.
“The wave...
MasterCard applies for a blockchain-based payment system patent that would link fiat and cryptocurrency accounts.
MasterCard, one of the largest financial services organization which processes the transactions carried out on credit cards operated by a range of banks and other...
The Cagayan Economic Zone (CEZA), famous for its skyrocketing rise in blockchain development, will become one of the first Asian regions to launch its own cryptocurrency in late July. The CEZA authorities intend for this new cryptocurrency...
Hong Kong’s central bank will launch its own blockchain-based trade finance solution, in conjunction with 21 other banks, according to sources. This joint initiative of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the FinTech subsidiary of the China...
Many people seem to think that cryptocurrency is a legitimate response to the “evils” visited upon the world by banks, Wall Street and other intermediaries. They see the mainstream world of finance as corrupt and predatory. Many...
E-toro and the Imperial University of London conducted an investigation that reveals the future of fiat money.
The possibility to use Bitcoin and the Ethereum technology as a “warehouse of value” makes cryptocurrencies trustworthy for users. E-toro, and the Imperial University...
