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Accenture Partners with R3 and SAP to Improve Settlement Systems by Using Blockchain
Consultancy firm Accenture has partnered with blockchain technology firm R3 and multinational software firm SAP to produce a prototype that uses distributed ledger technology to allow real-time gross settlements.
Trump's National Security Council Sees DLT as Critical Weapon in US-China Tech War
The United States National Security Council has named distributed ledger technology (DLT) as one the most critical focus areas in its tech war with China and Russia.
Colombian Ministry of Information Technology Prioritize Public Sector Blockchain and Crypto Payment Solutions
The Colombian Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (MinTIC) believes blockchain and DLT solutions could benefit its public sector.
Want a Masters in Blockchain? Look no further than the "Blockchain Island"
Malta has been deemed the “Blockchain Island” based on the incredible steps made by the administration. As a result, the University of Malta is offering a Masters of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology with the first enrollment taking place this October.
Gibraltar Financial Services Commission Comprehensive Updates to its DLT Regulations
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has updated its guidance notes for distributed ledger technology (DLT) providers in the country.
Ledger Will Provide its First Crypto Lending Partner YouHodler with Crypto Insurance
FinTech platform and crypto-backed loan service provider YouHodler has selected digital asset wallet provider Ledger Vault to be implemented across its platform, to offer its users an added layer of security and protection.
How Blockchain Can Mitigate Electoral Malpractices
For elections to be credible, they ought to be free and fair. Nevertheless, the voting process may be marred with malpractices, and this hinders transparency. Blockchain is being touted to avert electoral malpractices and voter fraud based on the distributed ledger technology (DLT) presented.
BIS Newest Quarterly Report: What Potentials Do CBDCs and Distributed Ledger Technology Hold?
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has released its newest quarterly report on the changes in the payment industry, including the market impact of the recent coronavirus outbreak. Some of the trends mentioned in the report include stablecoins, tokenized securities, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), cross-border payments, and peer-to-peer payments.
Huawei Files Patent For Blockchain Ledger Storage and Device
Chinese technology giant Huawei has applied for a patent on a new blockchain-based storage systems.
BIS Economist Proposes "Embedded Supervision" to Enhance Transparency of Tokenized Markets
Economist Raphael Auer of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has championed distributed ledger technology (DLT) as a way of supervising financial market risks.
Will Distributed Ledger Technology and Cryptocurrencies Ever Lead to the Extinction of Banks?
In the world we live in today, virtually every sector of human activities have begun to experience one form of digitisation or another, and the Banking sector happens to be one of the sectors at the forefront of this evolution.
Blockchain Adoption Wins Center Stage in Africa
Blockchain technology is continuously reigning supreme across the globe based on the distributed ledger network it avails, making transparency, immutability, and traceability inevitable.