Open Source Developer Platform Available From Chain

Chain, a provider of blockchain technology solutions, recently released Chain Core Developer Edition, a free and open source version of its distributed ledger platform that enables organizations to issue and transfer assets on permissioned...

Free Cross-Border Transfers for Global Remittance Companies

Global blockchain money transfer network OKLink announced today that it will subsidize all fees on the first US$100,000 of cross-border transfers for every partner on the OKLink network, up to a total of US$100...

Global Risk Technologies CIO Appraises Blockchain Technology for Consumers and Merchants

Recently, the World Economic Forum predicted blockchain technology will “fundamentally alter the way financial institutions do business around the world” and will soon become “the beating heart” of the finance industry. Monica Eaton-Cardone, an...

Blockchain Solution Provides Humanitarian Aid for Refugees

Two-factor authentication technology and payments network, Boloro Global Limited and BanQu, developer of an ‘Economic Identity’ platform, have announced that they have won the 'Innovate for Refugees' global competition held by MIT Enterprise Forum...

Cross Borders Payments Proof of Concept from D+H and Rabobank

DH Corporation, technological solutions provider to financial institutions, and international financial service provider Rabobank have announced the execution of a proof of concept that has shown that D+H's payments services hub, together with Coin...

Banks Collaborate to Provide Global Payments on Blockchain

Global provider of financial settlement solutions, Ripple has announced that a number of global banks are combining to establish the first interbank group for global payments based on blockchain technology. Bank of America Merrill...

BitShares Munich Launches Successful Pre-ICO, Plans for Development

Blockchain-based BitShares Munich, a company which provides merchants the opportunity to accept digital currencies at zero cost is ready to begin development of its goal of digital payment system for businesses and consumers on...

Samsung, Korean Banks Ramp up Blockchain Development

As Samsung Group seeks to lead the fintech industry, the South Korean electronics giant is turning its eyes toward blockchain technology. Reports from Korean media outlets suggest that the firm is planning to set...

Singapore, HSBC, BofA ML Trial Blockchain for Trade Finance

HSBC, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Singapore's Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) have teamed up to trial a new blockchain prototype to execute import-export deals automatically using smart contract technology. The prototype, which utilizes the...

Credit Suisse Report Promotes Blockchain for Banking and Finance

Credit Suisse has produced a report titled ‘Shared ledger technology and the impact on stocks’ based on its findings on blockchain technology, with the conclusion that it will significantly alter all areas of finance...