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Three blockchain startups have joined a multi-industry consortium that protects its members from patent trolls.

By Ian AllisonJun 3, 2019

Markets

Retail giant Walmart has joined MediLedger, a consortium building a blockchain for tracking pharmaceuticals.

By Ian AllisonJun 3, 2019

Markets

SBI Ripple Asia is live testing in-store payments using its Ripple xCurrent-powered Money Tap app before a full launch "this year."

By Daniel PalmerMay 31, 2019

Markets

The liquidators of hacked New Zealand crypto exchange Cryptopia say it owes over $2.7 million to creditors, while user losses are still unknown.

By Daniel PalmerMay 31, 2019

Finance

Insurance giants State Farm and USAA are in advanced testing of a blockchain to automate claims processing.

By Ian AllisonMay 30, 2019

Markets

Huobi said it has taken steps to discourage wash trading in the wake of a report that implied the exchange inflated trading volume.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 30, 2019

Markets

Binance exchange is teaming up with Cred to offer cryptocurrency lending and borrowing services across its ecosystem.

By Yogita KhatriMay 30, 2019

Markets

Bank of Ireland, AIB and Ulster Bank, are using a Deloitte blockchain system to verify and track employees' credentials.

By Yogita KhatriMay 30, 2019

Markets

Egypt is considering legislation that would let the central bank issue licenses for cryptocurrency-related activities.

By John BiggsMay 29, 2019

Markets

Blackstone-owned IT firm Mphasis has partnered with blockchain tech firm Bitfury to automate and tokenize trade finance processes.

By Yogita KhatriMay 29, 2019