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Russian Prime Minister Introduces Bill to Allow Fintech Sandboxes, Blockchain Included

The new bill would allow the creation of “experimental regulatory regimes” for companies working on cutting-edge technologies like AI and distributed ledgers.

By Anna BaydakovaMar 24, 2020

Markets

Toyota Reveals Blockchain Lab Exploring Auto-Industry Applications

Toyota is exploring blockchain applications to the auto industry through a newly-revealed group composed of several subsidiaries.

By Sebastian SinclairMar 18, 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation has been exploring blockchain applications since April 2019, it revealed Monday. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Policy

UK Trade Negotiators Eye Blockchain Provisions in Coming US Trade Talks

The U.K.'s trade negotiators want to set the pace for global blockchain regulation in its upcoming free trade talks with the United States.

By Danny NelsonMar 11, 2020

Markets

This Is What a Productive Congressional Blockchain Hearing Looks Like

For once, U.S. lawmakers had an informative conversation about blockchain technology without posturing.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 10, 2020

Last week's House Committee on Small Businesses hearing on blockchain was brief, but felt more productive than a day-long hearing by the larger House Financial Services Committee. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Markets

Pitch Deck Says Solana Is Courting Dish Network, Kik for Its 'Web-Scale' Blockchain

Solana is looking to raise up to $12M at a $125M valuation, touting potential relationships with Dish and Kin in a pitch deck seen by CoinDesk.

By Paddy BakerMar 9, 2020

Dish Network and Kin are both looking to build on top of Solana's protocol, according to a pitch deck reviewed by CoinDesk. (Image via Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock)

Markets

Nike, Macy's Run Blockchain Trial With Auburn's RFID Lab

Blockchain might help major apparel brands from Nike to Macy’s better share their product data across the retail supply chain, according to a new white paper from Auburn University’s RFID Lab.

By Danny NelsonMar 6, 2020

A university research center found a blockchain tracking tool could aid retailers share product info across supply chains. (Image credit: Allan Gulley/RFID Lab)

Policy

West Virginia Ditches Blockchain Voting App Provider Voatz

West Virginia will not continue with its use of blockchain-based mobile voting software Voatz amid security concerns from experts.

By Sebastian SinclairMar 2, 2020

West Virginia State Capitol. Credit: Shutterstock/Jerry Pennington

Finance

Chinese Crypto and Blockchain Firms Grapple With Coronavirus Outbreak

The outbreak has complicated tech upgrades, product development, logistics and business travel at crypto exchanges and other blockchain firms in China.

By David PanFeb 28, 2020

Finance

Blockchain Can Help UK Savers Recover $48B in Unclaimed Pensions, Says R3

Blockchain solutions based on R3's tech will make it easier for users to verify their identities and claim lost pension funds, the firm says.

By Paddy BakerFeb 24, 2020

Corda Network is the public offshoot of R3's enterprise blockchain efforts.

Tech

JPEG on the Blockchain: Image Format Creator Believes Tech Can Fight Copyright Theft

A blockchain-based system might better flag fakes and prevent copyright violations, technical committee JPEG says.

By Paddy BakerFeb 21, 2020