Blockchain

Here’s how blockchain could prevent another horse meat scandal

Blockchain, the technology that powers cryptocurreny bitcoin, will soon be helping food and drink companies to improve their ability to…

Barclays and HSBC are teaming up with UBS to take on bitcoin

Swiss bank UBS has been trying to get its digital cash concept off the ground for a while and now…

A Russian airline might take payments via Ethereum — how is it going to help?

There is an increasing number of companies using blockchain to see how it can cut costs and speed up transactions.…

Alphabet’s GV leads new $40m funding round for Blockchain startup

London-based startup Blockchain has raised $40m in funding, the largest amount for a fintech company in the UK since last…

How does blockchain developer stack up in relation to other top city salaries?

Banks and financial services are mad for blockchain (though they have yet to decide what to actually use it for)…

Ukraine’s government is going to store its data on the blockchain

Ukraine is partnering with the global technology company Bitfury to store its government data on the blockchain. The firm’s chief…

Can blockchain enable peer-to-peer energy networks?

The application of blockchain to energy systems remains speculative but it fits well with the expected evolution of the entire…

Blockchain could be ruinous for insurers. Here’s why

There is a wave of disruption overtaking the financial world. Digital tokens like bitcoin are threatening the monopoly of banks…