Week Ending June 17, 2016
Financial Services
Handled right, blockchain could help banks and their customers
Allianz bets on blockchain for catastrophe bond trading
Allianz Risk Transfer and Nephila pilot blockchain technology for catastrophe swaps and bonds
Government
‘Blockchain-Friendly’ Bill Moves Forward in North Carolina
White House Fuels Growing Blockchain Interest on Capitol Hill
US government discusses potential of big data, blockchain, fintech and more
The blockchain could give a big boost to local economies
Why should feds care about blockchain?
Blockchain notarization company Stampery launches new API and certification service
Department of Homeland Security supports six blockchain projects
Global
Sweden tests blockchain technology for land registry
Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council Announces Seven Pilot Projects – Welcomes New Members
Blockchain notarization company Stampery launches new API and certification service
Bank of Canada Explores Blockchain Technology
Bank of Canada Demos Blockchain-Based Digital Dollar –
Indian Startup Adopts Blockchain for Stock Trade Settlements
LME says reviewing possible use of blockchain technology
Blockchain
DAO Hacked!
The news of the week occurred Thursday night and into Friday morning as DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) was hacked. The hackers placed some $60.0 million of the digital currency ether into a DAO child account. Though the hackers will likely never be able to access the actual funds, the hack appears to have been enough to end DAO. The DAO system was built on Ethereum. Ethereum remains intact, as reports indicate the hack was the result of DAO.
http://www.coindesk.com/the-dao-is-closing-down/
Tapscott on Blockchain: This Is About to Change the World
Blockchain Is Not Going to Change the World
Status quo will push back on blockchain conference hears
The technology that is out to disrupt Wall Street has been overhyped
Thought Leadership
Get Up to Speed on Blockchain, Shared Ledgers and Next-Gen Fintech
Seven Things I Learned About Blockchain
Here is how Blockchain works and why it is important
It’s called ‘blockchain’ and it could be a game changer
Beyond Bitcoin: The business case for blockchain
Bloq’s Matthew Roszak Discusses Blockchain Enterprise Strategies, Business Models On Necker …
‘Blockchain, AI and Social Payments – The Future of Consumer Finance’ with Jeremy Allaire
How blockchain technology can prevent the next financial crisis, disrupt Uber, and give us control …