Blockchain is a public ledger of all Bitcoin transactions that have ever been executed. It’s constantly growing as ‘completed’ blocks are added to it with a new set of recordings. The blocks are added to the blockchain in a linear, chronological order.
Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, is demonstrating an upward trend now, with the price of digital currency reaching nearly $15.
Coinbase has also changed the name of the platform as it is going to add more digital assets for trading.
As a part of the initiative, Acronis offers a prototype solution for better understanding of blockchain potential.
The Thunder network is an alpha testing software that promises to considerably reduce the time of bitcoin transactions processing.
The state unveiled a new initiative that will help businesses to enhance operational processes by using Symbiont’s smart contracts technology.
Deloitte has decided to store warranties on a blockchain and allow users to buy insurance for items even after they have been purchased using Facebook Messenger API.
The Samsung Artik platform offers hardware and software necessary for fast and simple development of new enterprise, industrial and consumer applications.
The British government is studying blockchain to better control public money distribution and loan payments.
Global tech companies have joined forces to launch the first Japanese blockchain industry organization with an aim of increasing public awareness of the technology.
Gem aims at development of cryptographically secured universal network of medical information.
Rolls Royce gets an opportunity to leverage Microsoft Azure IoT Suite and Cortana Intelligence Suite to further improve its aircraft services.
The distributed ledger technology has to overcome a number of issues to achieve widespread usage by banks, according to a new study from Morgan Stanley.
John Hancock Financial has started to use blockchain to find out how distributed ledger technology could reinvent established insurance industry processes.
The paper issued by the companies highlights possible advantages and challenges of adopting distributed ledger technologies to financial services.
The New York-based financial technology startup has expanded its global footprint through the acquisition of European blockchain startup, Elevence Digital Finance.