Resistance from regulators around the world prompts Facebook to ‘rethink’ its plan for its Libra digital currency, it is reported
FinTech Part 1: A New Payments and Banking Landscape
As one of the fastest-growing sectors, FinTech is building technologies and services that will touch every consumer and business. In this new series, Silicon UK explores the current state of FinTech and asks why companies need to pay close attention to this transforming sector.
Cryptocurrency Attendees Should Avoid North Korean Conference, Warns UN
Experts at the United Nations (UN) warn attendees of upcoming cryptocurrency conference in North Korea they could be cited for sanctions busting
The Promise of the Blockchain
The blockchain could become one of the most disruptive technologies ever created. However, with sluggish uptake, what is preventing the blockchain from fulfilling its promise, and how can enterprises leverage the blockchain to deliver tangible change across their organizations?
Facebook To Face Senate Scrutiny Over Libra Digital Currency
Authorities react to Facebook’s digital currency, as US Senate Banking Committee sets up to scrutinise it
LVMH Debuts Blockchain-Based Product Tracking
The Aura system is designed on a consortium model, allowing any luxury firm to use it to provide tracking services to users
Microsoft Previews Blockchain-Based Decentralised ID System
The ION network would use Bitcoin’s blockchain for identity assurance, while creating a secondary network to vastly speed up processing chores
Build 2019: Microsoft Releases Managed Business Blockchain Service
Azure Blockchain Services is integrated with Azure and with Microsoft’s developer tools
Microsoft Offers Azure Tools, Services For AI, Blockchain
New offerings to make it easier for businesses to utilise artificial intelligence and blockchain
IBM Brings Blockchain To Australia, Pilots Water Conservation Project
The company offers its blockchain via Melbourne data center and tests the use of blockchain and IoT sensors in groundwater conservation
US Health Insurers To Work With IBM On Blockchain Trials
The planned blockchain-based network could be used to slash costs around claims processing, payments and maintaining provider directories
UK’s 2018 Tech Sector Venture Investment Shows Sharp Drop
Venture capital investment in London tech companies was down 29 percent on the previous year, but was still nearly double that of Berlin, its nearest rival
China Tightens Grip On Blockchain-Based Services
Users of blockchain-based information services will have to register their real names and identity numbers in latest crackdown – even as Hong Kong moves to attract virtual asset traders
IMF Suggests Governments Set Up Own Cryptocurrencies
Fintech fantasy? Nation states should build their own digital currency to prevent its use by money launders and fraudsters
Budget 2018: Tech Industry Reactions
Reaction to chancellor’s proposed digital tax, extra funding for industrial strategy, full fibre connectivity, and cyber defence
Oracle Goes Live With Cloud Blockchain Platform
The Blockchain Cloud Service is already in use for tracking international shipments, keeping tamper-proof records and simplifying funds transfers
Microsoft Rolls Out Juggernaut Blockchain Payments System For Gaming Industry
The new blockchain-based offering, backed by services giant EY, is expected to turn into one of the world’s biggest enterprise blockchain deployments
Swiss ‘Crypto Valley’ Tests Blockchain-Based Voting
The city of Zug is to hold a small-scale test referendum using its blockchain-based electronic ID system
AI, Cloud And Blockchain ‘Creating New Risks’ For Banks
Financial organisations must work with authorities to revamp banking regulations, study finds
Oracle Promises Arrival Of More Blockchain Products
May will see arrival of more Oracle products utilising Blockchain digital-ledger tech
Russia Out To ‘Own’ Blockchain As Competition Intensifies
‘Blockchain will belong to the Russians,’ a Russian spy reportedly tells standards delegates
IT Life: Tim Thurman, Paysafe Group
Paysafe chief digital officer Tim Thurman talks about blockchain, the Internet of Things and why he loves cooking
EU Proposes Cross-Border Crowdfunding Regime In Fintech Push
The plan would create a single regulatory scheme across Europe for crowdfunding platforms, as the EU prepares for Brexit
Banks Trade £22m Using Blockchain Platform
Sign of the future? Two banks have successfully completed a securities lending transaction using blockchain
Identity In the Blockchain Era: How We Get There
Okta’s Frederic Kerrest explains the potential of Blockchain for identity services and the obstacles that must be overcome
IBM, Maersk Target Global Trade With Blockchain Joint Venture
No more mountains of paperwork? Global supply chain to be bolstered by blockchain joint venture
Blockchain Expert Released By Kidnappers After Ransom Paid
Russian-born Pavel Lerner, a well-known cryptocurrency investor and entrepreneur, was kidnapped in Kiev on Boxing Day and has since been released
Blockchain Clearing System Adopted By Australian Stock Exchange
Blockchain down under, as Australia becomes first global market to adopt it for stock exchange
Government Urged To Launch Blockchain-Based ID Assurance Overhaul
Blockchain could be used to give citizens control over how their identity information is shared with public services, argues the Reform think tank
MIT Helping To Define New Model To Restore Trust In Cyber-Security
At the SecTor security conference, an MIT futurist details an open-source effort that aims to restore trust and improve data privacy for cyber-security
Oracle Unleashes Cloud Blockchain Service And New AI Apps & Tools
ORACLE OPENWORLD: Oracle CEO Mark Hurd doubles down on cloud with enterprise Blockchain platform, AI applications and AI developer too
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Returning To Our Roots Has Given Us Purpose
IN-DEPTH: Satya Nadella talks about his first three years as Microsoft CEO, leadership, technology and cricket
IBM Cloud-Based Blockchain System Targets Food Safety
IBM has rolled out an enterprise-ready blockchain offering, as well as collaborations aimed at developing blockchain for food safety and automated billing
Microsoft Coco Framework Promises Speedy Blockchain Service
Open source framework to help firms handling thousands of transactions per second in a secure manner
Bitcoin Cash ‘Fork’ Causes Uncertainty For Cryptocurrency Community
A group of Bitcoin infrastructure providers are set to split the cryptocurrency into two incompatible versions on Tuesday
IBM Q2 Results Disappoint As Cloud Sales Decline
Sales at IBM fall for the 21st quarter, as heavy investments in AI and cloud fails to make good on legacy decline
London Stock Exchange Group Partners With IBM For Blockchain Trading Project
The platform will give regulators and investors greater insight into company data
Researchers Propose ‘Lelantos’ Blockchain-Based Anonymous Parcel Deliveries
The Lelantos scheme, inspired by blockchain and Tor, would allow goods to be ordered and delivered without revealing the recipient’s identity
European Banks Choose IBM Blockchain For Trade Finance System
Blockchain growth in banking sector continues after seven major European banks sign deal with IBM
Accenture, Microsoft Collaborate On Blockchain-Based ID For Refugees
The two companies demonstrated a prototype that could help provide officially recognised identification for 7 million refugees worldwide
IBM And AIG Build Blockchain Insurance Policy For London Bank
IBM-built Blockchain project completed to tackle complex insurance policies for London bank
Spain’s Biggest Banks Back Red Lyra Blockchain Initiative
Companies will be able to use the network to securely validate services and identities
IBM Accelerator Program To Help Drive Business Adoption Of Blockchain
Scheme to help kickstart adoption of blockchain by enterprises will provide both practical advice and technical assistance
IBM Launches Cloud-Based Enterprise-Ready Blockchain Service
Big Blue wants major companies to get stuck into blockchain networks
IBM And Wanda Agree To Bring Watson And Cloud Services To China
IBM continues its China push with Wanda Technology – bringing AI, cloud, Blockchain and Watson
Google’s Deepmind Promises Auditable Healthcare Data Tracking
Verifiable Data Audit promises to deliver bitcoin-like tracking to give patients peace of mind about their personal data
Simplified Blockchain Security Promised By Accenture
Effort to drive uptake of blockchain technologies sees solution to integrate enterprise IT security solution
Cisco, Bosch Back IoT Blockchain Consortium
The group aims to develop blockchain-based systems for areas from logistics to regulated industries
Blockchain Tech ‘Could Save’ Banks £9.7bn Billion A Year
Moving to a distributed database using blockchain could help banks save billions on costly data processes
World Economic Forum Urges ‘Balanced’ Regulation For AI & Transformative Tech
Ahead of event in Davos, World Economic Forum (WEF) says regulation needs to be balanced to maximise benefits and mitigate risks like job losses
Isle Of Man Targets Blockchain And Digital Payments For Fintech Future
Blockchain is the future, but there’s still plenty of work to be done before its becomes mainstream
Bitcoin Crypto-Currency Value Rising In 2017 As Demand Grows
Market stability and political uncertainty have helped to push Bitcoin’s value past $1,000 mark
Bitcoin Total Value Tops $14bn
Two year high for digital currency as its total value reaches £11.3bn, with most bitcoin trading located in China
IBM Champions Hyperledger Project To Build Blockchain Ecosystem On Bluemix
Big Blue aims to support developers working on the tech that props up Bitcoin
Can The UK Government Really Benefit From Blockchain?
IN DEPTH: Beyond the hype, can the government exploit Blockchain in the same way as other industries such as banking and insurance?
Web Summit 2016: Tech Leaders Talk AI, 3D Printing, Digitisation And FinTech
Leading figures from Cisco, Facebook, Accenture and others talk about the future of technology at Web Summit 2016 in Lisbon
Switzerland To Ease Red Tape For Fintech Startups
Swiss government proposes new rules to help financial technology startups enter the market
Bank Consortium Develops Open Source Blockchain Platform
The consortium hopes to create an industry standard for the use of blockchain technology in the financial world
US Military Looks To Blockchain To Secure Weapon Data And Nukes
Is Blockchain a possible solution for securing weapons data for the US military, including its nuclear capabilities?
Digital Catapult Tests Blockchain ‘Smart Contract’
Blockchain could be used to encourage creative working patterns where companies law is too restrictive