Insurance
IT Giant NTT Data Enlists 13 Companies for Blockchain Consortium
Japan's largest IT services firm, NTT Data, has announced a new consortium aimed to investigate use cases for blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Exchanges Launch Insurance Products in Japan
Two bitcoin exchanges in Japan are launching insurance products aimed at preventing losses tied to failed transactions.
Bitfury Inks Deal With DC Firm in Blockchain Insurance Push
Bitfury has formed a new partnership focused on the insurance intermediation market with a Washington, DC-based insurance advisory firm.
US, Kenya, Singapore: AIG Completes Multinational Blockchain Insurance Test
American insurance giant AIG has made what appears to be its first foray into blockchain, completing a trial with Standard Chartered today.
Russian Central Bank Group Prepares 'Masterchain' Ethereum Fork for Testing
Russia's financial incumbents are moving ahead with work on a new distributed ledger platform designed for enterprise use.
How Blockchain Tech Could Move Self-Driving Cars Into the Fast Lane
With autonomous cars on the horizon, blockchain startups are eagerly building IoT systems for the fledgling industry
Consensus 2017: Global Insurers Debate the Future of Prediction Markets
Today's discussion on blockchain and insurance touched on the subject of prediction markets.
'A-Ha Moment': Toyota Talks Vision For How Blockchain Could Change Driving
Chris Ballinger, director of mobility services and chief financial officer for Toyota's R&D arm, talks the automaker's blockchain strategy.
Toyota's R&D Division is Building a Blockchain Consortium
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is going big with a bold blockchain strategy unveiled as part of its exhibit at Consensus 2017.
Catastrophic Property Risks? There's a Blockchain for That
Insurance consortium B3i is in the middle of a "sprint" to complete a smart contract to help more efficiently protect risky property.
