Blockchain Applications
'Blockchain' May Fail Banks, But Open Software Won't
Is 'blockchain' failing? Entrepreneur Pavel Kravchenko argues the answer to that question may be in the eye of the beholder.
Blockchain for Mortgages: Compelling, But Premature?
If there's an area that cries out for the efficiencies of blockchain, it's the mortgage industry. But are institutions ready for such major change?
$11 Trillion Bet: DTCC to Process Derivatives With Blockchain Tech
The DTCC is moving $11tn-worth of derivatives transactions to a blockchain, thanks to a deal with IBM, R3CEV and Axoni.
What Apple Can Teach Blockchain App Designers for 2017
Could blockchain be more user friendly? These industry insiders believe that is essential for adoption to increase in 2017.
Charlie Shrem's Post-Prison Blockchain Firm Sees Gold in Garbage
Charlie Shrem is re-imagining investment on the ethereum blockchain with a fund focusing on garbage.
Mobile Telco Du Reveals New Blockchain Healthcare Partnership
One of the UAE's largest telcos has announced a new partner in its drive for blockchain-powered medical records.
State Street's Blockchain Strategy: Big and Bold for 2017
State Street bank is on the verge of putting significant amounts of its workflow on a blockchain. CoinDesk speaks to the executives involved.
Dubai Appeals to Startup Ecosystem for Blockchain Immigration Solution
Dubai's immigration agency is seeking a blockchain startup to develop a system that will cut illegal residency in the country.
Swift’s Global Head of Banking Argues Blockchain Isn’t a Disruption
The Swift exec says he's not worried about being disintermediated by blockchain tech, on the contrary, the firm's trialing apps with it.
Is a Blockchain Patent Still Possible?
How easy would it be to patent a blockchain invention in the face of complex and arcane legal processes?
