IDC Government Insights Report Discusses Audit Trail Potential Of Blockchain Technology
May 19, 2016 09:34 am UTC| Digital Currency
In a new report, IDC Government Insights, the provider of accurate, timely, and insightful fact-based research and consulting services, has highlighted the significant role of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies...
Voxel Foundation Created to Promote Broader Cryptocurrency Adoption
May 19, 2016 07:43 am UTC| Digital Currency
Voxelus, the virtual reality (VR) content creation platform and marketplace, has announced that it will fund Voxel Foundation, in a bid to expand the use and adoption of its revolutionary in-game cryptocurrency, the...
MIT Panel At Cambridge Says, Widespread Adoption Of Blockchain Remains A Distant Goal
May 19, 2016 07:41 am UTC| Digital Currency
During the MIT Sloan CIO Conference that took place on Wednesday, the blockchain panel said that widespread developments will take time as stakeholders grapple with complexity and evolving standards. Although blockchain...
Mt Gox Class Action Lawsuit Dismissed In Canada
May 19, 2016 06:39 am UTC| Digital Currency
According to a notice posted by Charney Lawyers PC, a class action lawsuit against the now defunct MtGox Bitcoin exchange, that sought damages related to lost bitcoins and fiat currency on behalf of all Canadian residents...
Stock Exchange Operator Nasdaq Unveils How Solar Energy Market Is Fueled By Blockchain
May 19, 2016 06:32 am UTC| Digital Currency
American stock exchange Nasdaq explores a blockchain service that lets solar power generators to sell certificates using its Linq service. Recently, a Nevada-based blockchain startup Filamenthas raised$5 million in...
RISE Launches Next Generation Of Blockchain For Post-Trade Sector
May 19, 2016 06:03 am UTC| Digital Currency
RISE Financial Technologies (RISE), a provider of distributed ledger technology for both post-trade settlement and securities safekeeping, has announced that it has become the first technology firm to launch the second...
Sydney Stock Exchange Blockchain Building A Market For Venture Capital
May 19, 2016 05:40 am UTC| Digital Currency
A blockchain settlement system is being built by Sydney Stock Exchange that will make a market for venture capital funds by avoiding high ASX fees. The blockchain settlement will be promoted as a low cost alternative to...
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