Hong Kong based ASTRI to work on blockchain-based white paper
Jun 09, 2016 13:11 pm UTC| Digital Currency
Hong Kong-based Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) will prepare white paper on the blockchain technology for the country. ASTRI will be working on a paper at EmTech Hong Kong which is MIT...
Blockchain could ensure proper implementation of AML/KYC rules; says Hong Kong regulator
Jun 09, 2016 12:42 pm UTC| Digital Currency
TheHong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has come out in support for blockchain technology, saying that the technology has the potential to ensure proper implementation of Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer...
WSTA, EY to co-host blockchain-focused panel discussion
Jun 09, 2016 12:00 pm UTC| Digital Currency
The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA) and Ernst Young (EY) are going to host a panel discussion onBlockchain Technology: Distributed Infrastructure and the Distribution of Financeon June 21st, in New York...
New slide deck outlines blockchain potential for financial sector
Jun 09, 2016 10:08 am UTC| Digital Currency
FinTech Network, in association with the Blockchain for Finance Conference on October 3rd in London, has released a slide deck, which outlines the current state of blockchain development as well as the opportunities and...
SA Innovation Summit partners with insurance service firm for blockchain hackathon
Jun 09, 2016 09:11 am UTC| Digital Currency
SA Innovation Summit which is South Africas premier global innovation event partners with insurance service company Santam for blockchain hackathon which is to take place from 23-24 September 2016. The hackathon will...
Blockchain platform Waves to release main net client on Thursday
Jun 09, 2016 06:47 am UTC| Digital Currency
Blockchain tokens platform WAVES has announced that it is going to launch its main net client today, allowing users to generate addresses to withdraw their tokens. Earlier in April, WAVES announced the release of the...
BlockCypher announces beta release of Ethereum web services
Jun 09, 2016 04:54 am UTC| Digital Currency
BlockCypher, blockchain web services company, has announced that it has added support for Ethereum, thereby becoming the first software company to offer both Ethereum and Bitcoin APIs on the same platform. Ethereum web...