Week Ending February 24, 2017
Three things to know
Northern Trust went live with a Blockchain system intended to handle the administrative functions of private equity funds. The system, built using Hyperledger, records and documents fund transactions. It is intended to increase transparency, increase security, and lower costs.
Northern Trust uses blockchain for private equity record-keeping
The Vice Chairman of Barclays stated strong opinions about Blockchain and its impact on society. He sees it being applied first to areas that are not currently operating as well as they could, with capital markets particularly benefitting from the improved processes and lower costs. Blockchain Could Be a New Operating System for the Planet Says Jeremy Wilson, Vice Chairman …
Hyperledger gained a new member this week, as Daimler AG joined the Blockchain group. Daimler joined the group to collaborate with experts on several Blockchain topics, including supply chain and financing. Daimler AG joins other large manufacturers in Hyperledger, such as Airbus, and is the first automaker to join the group. German automobile giant Daimler AG joins Hyperledger blockchain project as premier member Blockchain Is Coming to the Auto Industry, and Not Just for Financing
Weekly Blockchain
Financial Services
Fermat announces alpha release of blockchain-enabled open source project
Secretive ‘Enterprise Ethereum’ Project Draws Mixed Reactions at EDCON 2017
MUFG streamlines check processing with blockchain
Hybrid Stock Exchange Introduces Blockchain Technology
Why Nasdaq Is Even More Optimistic About Blockchain Than It Was 3 Years Ago
Major Banks Use Blockchain Prototype for Live Oil Trade
Op-ed: The Venture Capital Perspective on Blockchain Technology
Healthcare
PokitDok Launches on AWS Marketplace, Becomes APN Advanced Technology Partner
Blockchain’s potential use cases for healthcare: hype or reality?
Investigating Blockchain’s Role in Health Info Exchange
An IPFS addressable storage model for healthcare with blockchain
Energy
A New Coalition Looks to Accelerate the Pace of Blockchain in the Energy Sector
Global
Canada’s Central Bank is ‘Open’ to More Blockchain Tests
Blockchain Intelligence Group rolls out QLUE version codename Deep Cove
Sberbank’s Head Predicts Large Scale Implementation of Blockchain in 2.5 Years
Moscow to host international blockchain conference
EU Parliament Report Explores Blockchain’s ‘Substantial Impact’
Nespresso France leads companies tracking sustainable actions on blockchain
Cryptocurrency News Videos: Austria Provided Energy on Blockchain
Mizuho Completes Blockchain Recordkeeping, Digital Currency Trials
Japan’s Largest Bank is Testing Digitized Checks on a Blockchain in Singapore
XOTTO: The Blockchain Version of The Famous Hong Kong Mark Six Lottery Is Out
SLASSCOM introduces Blockchain concept to Sri Lanka
Indian Banking Sector to Work on the “Bankchain”
How Bajaj Electricals uses blockchain to pay suppliers
Government
Now the government jumps on the blockchain bandwagon
Fed’s Williams touts potential benefits of blockchain technology
Hawaii’s Blockchain Exploration Bill is Moving Forward
Blockchain Regulation Comes into Focus
Uses and Applications
Blockchain technology can solve several media industry problems
Introducing JAAK and MΞTA: A “Blockchain pilot for the Media & Entertainment Industry”
Blockchain Applications in Cybersecurity
Blockchain technology – the latest in logistics
Why blockchain for recruitment might be a future HR trend
New Blockchain Smart Contract Token Developed by GameCredits
New Blockchain Partnership Proposes Solution for Remote Voting
Voatz and Clear Ballot to Explore Blockchain Technology for Remote Voting
Fidelity sees blockchain technology ensuring fair elections
Blockchain Startup Storj Targets Enterprise Cloud With $3 Million Raise
Global Blockchain Technology – Advanced Technologies
New Blockchain Smart Contract Token Developed by GameCredits
Blockchain Intelligence Group Launches QLUE Platform to Flush Out Suspicious Bitcoin Transfers
Zcash Unveils Roadmap for ‘Sapling’ Blockchain Upgrade
Facebook, IBM, Microsoft, Others to Help Use Blockchain for Public Good
Thought Leadership
Blockchain: The Untapped Goldmine of Blockchain That Virtually No One Knows About
Blockchain and Digital Currency
Blockchain Keeps Moving Forward as More Innovators Jump In
Blockchain: A New Hope, or Just Hype?
Blockchain is the New Internet
Do You Believe in Blockchain Magic?
The New Frontier of Blockchain Disruption
How to make a success out of blockchain
Answer to black money could be a tech tool
Rebranding The DAO: The Controversial Blockchain Concept is Back
New IoT Cryptocurrency Tech ‘Evolved Beyond Blockchain’, Creators Say
An Introduction to Blockchain: A Cryptographic Perspective
Stable Tokens and Derivative Products to The Ethereum Blockchain
There’s finally a commercial use for blockchain tech in finance
We Don’t Need Blockchain: R3 Consortium After $59 Million Research
What’s Blockchain and Can It Help You Trust Your Data?
Brian Behlendorf explains the DevOps of Blockchain
Alex Tapscott: Blockchain Will Impact Consumers in Every Industry