Blockchain

Blockchain is resistant to modification of the data. It is "an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way.

By design, a blockchain is resistant to modification of the data. It is "an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way".

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Ripple Closes $55 Million Venture Capital Round
Ripple Closes $55 Million Venture Capital Round
September 16, 2016  |  Investments

Ripple, the provider of financial settlement services, announced on Thursday (Sept. 15) it completed a $55 million Series B round of financing. Ripple said the...

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ISO Clears Australia’s Blockchain Development Proposal
ISO Clears Australia’s Blockchain Development Proposal
September 16, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Australia has been cleared to lead the way towards standards that guide implementation of blockchain technology, reports said on Thursday (Sept. 15). Get the Full...

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Blockchain Firm Claims Near-Instant X-Border Payments
Blockchain Firm Claims Near-Instant X-Border Payments
September 15, 2016  |  B2B Payments

With the payments sphere accelerating towards real-time transactions, FinTech players of all types are exploring how they can be some of the first to make...

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US Government Sees The Benefits Of Blockchain
US Government Sees The Benefits Of Blockchain
September 14, 2016  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

The U.S. government is showing support for digital currencies and seeing potential advantages to its use. A nonbinding resolution passed on Monday that touts blockchain’s...

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Cryptocurrency In Space!
Cryptocurrency In Space!
September 14, 2016  |  Blockchain

When the news is bitcoin, usually, it is a little off the beaten path, but even by the normally inclusive standards of blockchain reporting, the...

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Banks Uniting Over Blockchain
Banks Uniting Over Blockchain
September 12, 2016  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

Banks are seeking ways to cut costs and make up for the persisting low interest rates. Blockchain is one item under discussion, which is encouraging...

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Barclays Makes First Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction
Barclays Makes First Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction
September 08, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Among the copious potential use cases for blockchain, trade finance has gained the confidence of many industry analysts. Barclays was one of the earlier FinServ...

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Visa To Invite Lenders To Test Out Blockchain System For Sending Money
Visa To Invite Lenders To Test Out Blockchain System For Sending Money
September 02, 2016  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

Blockchain technology may have been the underpinning for bitcoin, but it’s not stopping there, with a slew of financial companies eyeing blockchain technology, including Visa....

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