Blockchain

Blockchain Tracker: Goldman Out, German Bank In
November 23, 2016

While more banks and businesses are delving into and even getting comfortable with the idea of blockchain, some businesses are removing themselves from it. Sort of. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Goldman Sachs’ Membership In R3 Lapses
November 22, 2016

Goldman Sachs has decided to drop out of the R3 CEV blockchain group, letting its membership lapse as of Oct. 31, reported The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Walmart Testing Blockchain For Food Safety, Future
November 21, 2016

Lo and behold, blockchain has entered the grocery aisle — especially if you’re perusing certain aisles at Walmart. 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...

Blockchain Tracker: Following The Money Through OCBC Bank And Beyond
November 16, 2016

If we’re to “follow the money,” then we best see that connection to blockchain. Each week, a new bank seems to launch a new initiative infused with blockchain. This week, OCBC Bank announced that it is venturing a cross-border payments and fund transfers initiative by employing...

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PwC Launches Vulcan, Its FinTech Offering
November 15, 2016

PwC announced Monday (Nov. 14) the launch of a new FinTech offering dubbed Vulcan Digital Asset Services. The service enables digital assets to be used for banking, commerce and other asset-related services, PwC said in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Blockchain Tracker: SEB’s New York Bridge To Stockholm, Credit Cards And Fraud Prevention
November 09, 2016

Blockchain may be building bridges quicker than expected. Quite possibly, the biggest blockchain news this week was that Swedish bank SEB announced that intends to build a blockchain channel between New York and Stockholm to enable customers to make real-time transfers, as soon as next...

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Fluent In Credit Insurance, With Blockchain
November 04, 2016

Blockchain solution firm Fluent has linked with Euler Hermes to offer insurance on B2B transactions across supply chains. Casey Lawlor, cofounder and CMO at Fluent, explains how trade credit can benefit from technology.

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Blockchain Tracker: Who Is Best For Blockchain In The White House?
November 02, 2016

With just under a week before the U.S. election, the world is watching. Policies ranging from fiscal to social are all on the line, with each candidate having something to say — whether you agree with it or not. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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SBI Ripple Asia Says 42 Banks Have Joined Payment Consortium
November 02, 2016

A Japanese bank consortium gearing up to create a new real-time payments platform using blockchain technology from SBI Ripple Asia has expanded to 42 members. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...