Blockchain could be used to give citizens control over how their identity information is shared with public services, argues the Reform think tank
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MIT Helping To Define New Model To Restore Trust In Cyber-Security
At the SecTor security conference, an MIT futurist details an open-source effort that aims to restore trust and improve data privacy for cyber-security
Oracle Unleashes Cloud Blockchain Service And New AI Apps & Tools
ORACLE OPENWORLD: Oracle CEO Mark Hurd doubles down on cloud with enterprise Blockchain platform, AI applications and AI developer too
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Returning To Our Roots Has Given Us Purpose
IN-DEPTH: Satya Nadella talks about his first three years as Microsoft CEO, leadership, technology and cricket
IBM Cloud-Based Blockchain System Targets Food Safety
IBM has rolled out an enterprise-ready blockchain offering, as well as collaborations aimed at developing blockchain for food safety and automated billing
Microsoft Coco Framework Promises Speedy Blockchain Service
Open source framework to help firms handling thousands of transactions per second in a secure manner
Bitcoin Cash ‘Fork’ Causes Uncertainty For Cryptocurrency Community
A group of Bitcoin infrastructure providers are set to split the cryptocurrency into two incompatible versions on Tuesday
IBM Q2 Results Disappoint As Cloud Sales Decline
Sales at IBM fall for the 21st quarter, as heavy investments in AI and cloud fails to make good on legacy decline
London Stock Exchange Group Partners With IBM For Blockchain Trading Project
The platform will give regulators and investors greater insight into company data
Researchers Propose ‘Lelantos’ Blockchain-Based Anonymous Parcel Deliveries
The Lelantos scheme, inspired by blockchain and Tor, would allow goods to be ordered and delivered without revealing the recipient's identity
European Banks Choose IBM Blockchain For Trade Finance System
Blockchain growth in banking sector continues after seven major European banks sign deal with IBM
Accenture, Microsoft Collaborate On Blockchain-Based ID For Refugees
The two companies demonstrated a prototype that could help provide officially recognised identification for 7 million refugees worldwide
IBM And AIG Build Blockchain Insurance Policy For London Bank
IBM-built Blockchain project completed to tackle complex insurance policies for London bank
Spain’s Biggest Banks Back Red Lyra Blockchain Initiative
Companies will be able to use the network to securely validate services and identities
IBM Accelerator Program To Help Drive Business Adoption Of Blockchain
Scheme to help kickstart adoption of blockchain by enterprises will provide both practical advice and technical assistance
IBM Launches Cloud-Based Enterprise-Ready Blockchain Service
Big Blue wants major companies to get stuck into blockchain networks
IBM And Wanda Agree To Bring Watson And Cloud Services To China
IBM continues its China push with Wanda Technology - bringing AI, cloud, Blockchain and Watson
Google’s Deepmind Promises Auditable Healthcare Data Tracking
Verifiable Data Audit promises to deliver bitcoin-like tracking to give patients peace of mind about their personal data
Simplified Blockchain Security Promised By Accenture
Effort to drive uptake of blockchain technologies sees solution to integrate enterprise IT security solution
Cisco, Bosch Back IoT Blockchain Consortium
The group aims to develop blockchain-based systems for areas from logistics to regulated industries
Blockchain Tech ‘Could Save’ Banks £9.7bn Billion A Year
Moving to a distributed database using blockchain could help banks save billions on costly data processes
World Economic Forum Urges ‘Balanced’ Regulation For AI & Transformative Tech
Ahead of event in Davos, World Economic Forum (WEF) says regulation needs to be balanced to maximise benefits and mitigate risks like job losses
Isle Of Man Targets Blockchain And Digital Payments For Fintech Future
Blockchain is the future, but there's still plenty of work to be done before its becomes mainstream
Bitcoin Crypto-Currency Value Rising In 2017 As Demand Grows
Market stability and political uncertainty have helped to push Bitcoin's value past $1,000 mark
Bitcoin Total Value Tops $14bn
Two year high for digital currency as its total value reaches £11.3bn, with most bitcoin trading located in China
IBM Champions Hyperledger Project To Build Blockchain Ecosystem On Bluemix
Big Blue aims to support developers working on the tech that props up Bitcoin
Can The UK Government Really Benefit From Blockchain?
IN DEPTH: Beyond the hype, can the government exploit Blockchain in the same way as other industries such as banking and insurance?
Web Summit 2016: Tech Leaders Talk AI, 3D Printing, Digitisation And FinTech
Leading figures from Cisco, Facebook, Accenture and others talk about the future of technology at Web Summit 2016 in Lisbon
Switzerland To Ease Red Tape For Fintech Startups
Swiss government proposes new rules to help financial technology startups enter the market
Bank Consortium Develops Open Source Blockchain Platform
The consortium hopes to create an industry standard for the use of blockchain technology in the financial world