startups
Bitcoin Startup Execs Join Uphold Team
Two former bitcoin startup executives have joined the leadership team for Uphold, the digital money platform.
European Insurance Firms Launch New Blockchain Consortium
Five major European insurance and reinsurance companies have partnered on a new blockchain initiative.
MUFG is Using Digital Currency to Reward its Employees
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG), the parent company of the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, has begun work on a new blockchain trial.
Nasdaq Sees Low Hanging Fruit in Blockchain Post-Trade
Stock exchange giant Nasdaq discussed its vision for blockchain post-trade at an event in the UK last week.
More Than 100 Blockchain Pilots Underway at Tata IT Consultancy
The leader of one of India’s biggest IT services firms said that his company is pursuing a wide range of potential blockchain applications.
Blockchain Biometrics Startup Raises $3 Million in New Funding
A startup aiming to bridge the worlds of blockchain tech and biometric security has raised $3m in new funding.
Blockchain Trade Group Adds First Credit Union
Digital Federal Credit Union has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the Washington, DC-based blockchain trade organization.
Korean Credit Card Giant to Integrate Blockchain Identity Service
South Korea’s largest credit card company is set to use a blockchain identity solution developed by local bitcoin startup Coinplug.
Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain Voting Service
A major securities exchange in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a blockchain-enabled voting system.
In China, Two Cities Mirror Blockchain-Bitcoin Divide
A central divide in the blockchain industry is being mirrored in the startup cultures of two major cities.
