Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

Blockchain / Distributed Ledger
ICO Pioneer Tezos Imperiled By Backroom Power Struggle
October 19, 2017

Over the summer, a small tech startup named Tezos managed to bring in $232 million online in a wildly successful “initial coin offering.” But, as summer has given way to fall, it seems a backroom brawl over control of the company may be at risk...

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Wu-Tang Financial Is Here — Finally
October 14, 2017

Between hurricanes, wildfires and the political uncertainty everywhere, the world has looked a little bleak lately. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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SWIFT Test Demonstrates Positive Potential Future For Blockchain Tech
October 13, 2017

The results are in for an early proof-of-concept test at Swift with six of the cooperative’s member banks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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The IMF Says It’s Time To Get Serious About Cryptocurrency
October 13, 2017

Digital currency is serious business, according to the IMF — and it is time for the world’s banks and banking regulators to get serious about it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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IBM Chosen As Banks’ Blockchain Partner
June 27, 2017

Seven big European banks have selected IBM to build their blockchain-based platform with a goal of making trade finance transactions simpler and more streamlined for SMBs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Circle Launches Fee-Free Blockchain-Based International Money Transfer
June 15, 2017

Goldman Sachs and Baidu-backed blockchain startup Circle have launched an international online money transfer service.  The new offering will allow American and European consumers to send funds back and forth instantly and for free. The Boston-based firm says the service wants to tear down national borders...

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Blockchain Tracker: How Blockchain Technology Could Impact Voting in U.S. Elections
April 07, 2017

With President Trump’s claim of voter fraud on a massive scale in the 2016 presidential election, it may be time for the country to rethink its voting process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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“Fixing” the Blockchain Is Dividing The Miner Community
March 13, 2017

The blockchain has a problem — it is really, really backlogged.  As bitcoin has gotten more popular, the number of people trying to use it has grown, and along with it the number of transactions on the good old blockchain technology that underpins bitcoin. The...

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Blockchain Tracker: Governments Trust In Blockchain
February 03, 2017

Setting and sticking to a budget can be difficult for anyone — and it’s even more so for the government. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....