Blockchain Standardization Tops Chinese IT Ministry’s 2018 Agenda China’s Ministry of Information Technology and Industry is ramping up its focus on national blockchain standardization this year.… Read More
Blockchain Remittances Face Efficiency Hurdle, Says Taiwan Central Bank A trialed blockchain system for interbank clearance was not as efficient as the current centralized system, says a central bank report.… Read More
TSX Group Subsidiary to Launch Cryptocurrency Brokerage The TMX Group announced Shorcan Digital Currency, a brokerage exclusively for cryptocurrencies on Thursday.… Read More
Coinbase In Talks to Buy Bitcoin Startup Earn.com U.S. crypto exchange provider Coinbase is in talks to purchase Earn.com, formerly 21.… Read More
Report: JPMorgan Considers Spinoff of Quorum Blockchain Division JPMorgan Chase is reportedly considering a proposal to split its Quorum blockchain project into its own independent entity.… Read More
Bitfury-Backed Bitcoin Miner Secures Canadian Land Deal Bitfury-backed Hut 8 Mining Corp has secured a new headquarters in Canada’s Alberta province. … Read More
Blockchain Capital Raises $150 Million, Looks Beyond Financial Services The raise, Blockchain Capital’s fourth, includes $25 million worth of cryptocurrency and brings its total assets under management to $250 million.… Read More
Immutable Google? Search Giant Eyes Blockchain for Audits A patent application released Thursday indicates Google might be examining how blockchains can secure audit logs and other information.… Read More
British Charity Aims to Improve Maritime Safety with New Blockchain Lab British non-profit Lloyd’s Register Foundation is teaming up with BLOC on a blockchain initiative aimed to improve safety on the high seas.… Read More
E-Commerce Giant JD to Launch Blockchain-as-a-Service Platform JD.com has today unveiled a white paper detailing its plans for a new blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform.… Read More