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.
The new report of Deloitte describes how the blockchain technology can disrupt traditional financial industry.
BBVA has recently acquired another online banking startup – a Finnish company Holvi that specializes in providing online current accounts and related services for small businesses, freelancers, and entrepreneurs.
The companies have developed a blockchain-based system to shorten the time of cross-border securities transactions settlement.
The Canadian stock exchange has appointed the director of the Bitcoin Alliance Group as its chief digital officer.
The Blockchain Research Lab will deal with research and exploration of blockchain potential and possible application of the technology to medical services.
The banks tried five different blockchain-technology providers to test trading fixed income.
The California-based incubator has accepted 23 new fintech startups, including those based on the blockchain technology, for its latest batch of program.
Microsoft predicts interesting days in the distributed ledger ecosystem and is looking for new partners and new open technologies.
This year the London Bitcoin forum focuses on all possible challenges and opportunities provided by Bitcoin and the Blockchain technology.
ChangeTip, California-based ChangeCoin’s product, is going to let users express appreciation and make payments via monetary tips.
Wirex explains why the sole name is the best solution and assures E-Coin customers not to be bothered by the rebranding.
Global network of students, called the Blockchain Education Network, will conduct a blockchain competition among US and Canadian students.
The Royal Bank of Canada aims at transforming traditional transaction process to decrease operational costs and boost efficiency.
The Financial Services Agency is planning to register all exchanges and companies dealing with virtual currencies for better control.
The Britain’s financial authority says it is not going to impose regulation on the distributed ledger in the near future.