Reinforcing IBM’s commitment to open source Hyperledger Fabric
3 min read - It’s been an exciting year for blockchain development. From privacy-preserving digital health credentials to new, digitized supply chain infrastructure — some of the most interesting technology developments of late have drawn on the benefits of enterprise blockchain and distributed ledgers.…
A legal perspective on blockchain-anchored business networks
3 min read - Business law, legal considerations and regulatory compliance are important to setting up and running an enterprise business. The blockchain business network enables enterprises to interact among their stakeholders across geography with trust and traceability. Hence, it is important that the…
Digital public works certification with blockchain and cloud
3 min read - Public works projects are typically large and involve mountains of paperwork and certifications around legal, financial and ethical standards. In Italy, companies tendering bids for public works contracts of more than EUR 150,000 must be certified through a process that…
Blockchain newsletter for May: Digital assets ecosystem on the move
3 min read - As the digital asset ecosystem continues to grow and evolve, new players, new investment opportunities, new moves from the traditional financial sector and growing interest from regulators signal a more stable long-term future for digital assets — as well as…
Can the future of fintech really be found in blockchain-based smart contracts?
5 min read - Blockchain Today, smart contracts are available to optimise many financial and business processes. In essence, they are self-executing, self-enforcing protocols that are governed by explicit terms and conditions. On blockchain, smart contracts can streamline complex processes that involve several intermediaries…
The financialization of cryptocurrencies
5 min read - What does it mean to “own a Bitcoin?” It means there is a recorded transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain where someone sent one bitcoin to your public key address and that you (and you alone) know the address’s private key.…
Bringing the benefits of blockchain to the enterprise database
4 min read - Many businesses want to enjoy the benefits of blockchain regarding the visibility and provenance of the data. However, they don’t necessarily want or need the complexity that comes with its decentralization feature. Our research focuses on simplifying the usability and…
Think 2021: The countdown begins
3 min read - Think 2021 These are the six blockchain sessions at Think this year for you to view with your clients and partners. Is It Time to Stop Talking About Blockchain? Martha Bennett at Forrester and Odile Panciatci at Groupe Renault look…
Blockchain for managing judicial bonds and deposits
4 min read - Complex business processes that involve hundreds of external partners, thousands of discrete events to be recorded and tracked, and millions in funds are excellent candidates for digital transformation using blockchain. Managing a portfolio of judicial bonds and deposits, also known…