DLT
Blockchain and Beer: World’s Largest Brewer is Assisting Unbanked African Farmers Using Blockchain
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the largest beer company in the world, has created a blockchain-based system in collaboration with BanQu, a blockchain-as-a-service software company, to assist small-scale African farmers to show that they are suppliers of the drinks behemoth.
Toyota Leasing Issues Debentures Using Blockchain in its $16 Million Thai Market
Toyota Leasing Thailand Co Ltd, the automotive leasing arm of Toyota Motor Thailand, has offered debentures through blockchain’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) in its 500 million baht or $16.4M market.
KPMG Launches Blockchain-Integrated Supply Chain Platform in Australia, China & Japan
Big Four audit firm, KPMG has announced that it has rolled out a blockchain-enabled track and trace platform dubbed KPMG Origins in Australia, China, and Japan. The platform leverages on emerging technological innovations, such as blockchain and internet of things sensors (IoT), as well as analytics and data tools.
The Federal Council of Switzerland Opts For Better and Fair Blockchain Regulations
The Federal Council of Switzerland has opted for better and fair regulations for blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the country, which is believed will minimize risk, increase legal certainty and abort blockages, which will prevent the possible applications of blockchain/distributed ledger technology.
Australia Securities Exchange Moves For Blockchain Technology, CHI-X Calls For More Regulatory Supervisions
Australia Securities Exchange (ASX) plans to switch to distributed ledger technology by April 2021, replacing its clearing system, registry, and settlement with the technology for the sole purpose of cutting costs for customers.
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.
Bank of America Plays Ripple Project Close to Chest
Bank of America (B of A) has been keeping its blockchain contingency plans under wraps for the better half of a decade.
Tertiary institution Signs MOU with Cryptography Development Initiative in Nigeria
As the rest of Africa makes an effort to secure a position of relevance in the blockchain space, Nigeria based Nile university has gone into partnership with Cryptography Development Initiative in Nigeria
Dynasty Farms to Use Blockchain for Fresh Produce Traceability Project
Dynasty Farms/ Pacific International Marketing is set to use iTrade Blockchain to propel transparency and traceability of fresh produce. iTrade Network is a noteworthy worldwide provider of supply chain management solutions in the food and beverage sector.
Avo Receives First Virtual General Insurer License in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) announced on Tuesday that it has granted the first authorization for virtual general insurance under Fast Track. The license was granted to Avo, a local insurtech company providing products like health and travel insurance.
European Commission Blockchain Report: The 3 Key Takeaways
Since the inception of Bitcoin, much hype and public attention have followed the development of cryptocurrencies their value being dismissed by many while others have become hoarders of crypto. Away from the uncertainty of cryptocurrency future value, one aspect of the technology is now squarely in the limelight—the blockchain platform or distributed ledger technology that make the currencies possible.
Cambridge Report: 77% of Enterprise Blockchains Are Not 'Truly Transformational'
Following on from its initial 2017 Global Blockchain Benchmarking Study, the new study underlines the significant changes in the industry landscape since the initial version. According to the findings, the new report states, “Two years ago, the industry landscape was mostly dominated by half-hearted experiments and short-lived proofs-of-concept – often announced with great fanfare and publicity – the hype has gradually given way to genuine development of sustainable blockchain networks that are increasingly being deployed in production environments.”
Bank of America Joins Marco Polo Blockchain Network Powered by R3 Corda
Bank of America has joined the Marco Polo Network, powered by R3 Corda’s distributed ledger technology to solve the challenges of the global trade participants.
Turkish Government Announces Plans for National Blockchain Infrastructure
The Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Turkish Government announced its plan for a national blockchain infrastructure used in public administration on Sept. 18 in Ankara.
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.