Tag: blockchain adoption
Blockchain Infrastructure, Blockchain Technology, Emerging Bitcoin Adoption, FinTech, Industry and AdoptionHSBC Facilitates India’s First Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction
HSBC recently facilitated India’s first blockchain trade finance transaction. This development reinforces the narrative that despite the negative stance towards cryptocurrency in India, there is…
Microsoft and Nasdaq Partner to Create Financial Blockchain Interface
Microsoft recently announced a high-level partnership with Nasdaq to create an interoperability matrix for distributed ledgers. The partnerships will see Nasdaq Financial Framework (NFF) adopting…
The US Is Behind the Curve on Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says WEF Blockchain Head
Sheila Warren believes the United States is behind the curve on cryptocurrency payment adoption. The head of the World Economic Forum’s blockchain policy unit says…
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Blockchain Technology Can Bring About Global Financial Inclusion, Says World Bank President
Jim Yong Kim says blockchain technology can help to engineer the actualization of global financial inclusion. The World Bank Group (WBG) president believes a greater…
Andreessen Horowitz-Owned ‘a16z crypto’ Leads Investment in Blockchain Startup
Oasis Labs recently secured partnerships with a16z crypto and other notable VC investors to launch the Oasis Startup Hub. The firm plans to use the…
Seoul Sets Sight on Becoming a Mega Blockchain Technology Hub
Park Won-soon, the mayor of Seoul, says the city plans to become a mega blockchain hub. The South Korean capital is set to unveil a…
Deloitte Report: Blockchain ‘Closer to Its Breakout Moment Every Day’
A report from Deloitte has found there are five areas that need to be improved upon to see blockchain fully enter mainstream adoption. Barriers to…
Fidelity Set to Debut Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Products by Q4 2018
Fidelity Investments plans to make significant inroads into the emerging cryptocurrency and blockchain technology industry. The U.S. finance behemoth will most likely announce some of…
South Korea Partners with Samsung SDS to Develop Blockchain Customs System
South Korea makes yet another serious move towards serious blockchain adoption as it plans to implement the distributed ledger technology to its Customs’ clearance system.…
