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Banks Ink Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction with Food Giant Cargill

HSBC and ING have performed a claimed world-first trade finance transaction on a single blockchain system for agri-food firm Cargill.

The chief of logistic giant FedEx has spoken of the need to adopt new technologies like blockchain at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018 event.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 14, 2018

Derivatives exchange operator CME Group and U.K. firm Crypto Facilities are partnering to create an ether reference rate and real time index.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 14, 2018

From bitcoin futures' impact on spot prices to the rise in hash rate and drop in fees, our latest research report sheds light on a tumultuous Q1.

By Peter RyanMay 14, 2018

Following its acquisition of a qualified custodian, BitGo is unveiling a new product suite Sunday designed to appeal to institutional investors.

By Pete RizzoMay 14, 2018

The 600-member Crypto Valley Association has added venture capital firm Lakestar as a strategic partner.

During Ethereal Summit, attendees were invited to track the tuna in their sushi from start to finish through the use of the ethereum blockchain.

By Alyssa HertigMay 13, 2018

Brian Forde, who is running for the California's 45th district seat in the U.S. House, is pitching himself as the crypto candidate.

By David FloydMay 12, 2018

IBM is collaborating with environmental technology firm Veridium Labs to launch a token with the goal of shaking up the carbon credits industry.

By Stan HigginsMay 12, 2018

At ConsenSys' Ethereal Summit, the focus was on reaching those people that aren't already a part of the blockchain space.