Blockchain

Blockchain is resistant to modification of the data. It is "an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way.

By design, a blockchain is resistant to modification of the data. It is "an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way".

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Microsoft, Bank of America Get Serious On Blockchain Trade Finance
Microsoft, Bank of America Get Serious On Blockchain Trade Finance
September 28, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Distributed ledger technologies, like blockchain, are now eyed with potential to overhaul not just payments, but transactions that require data to move along with money....

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Blockchain Takes It To The House With Own Congressional Caucus
Blockchain Takes It To The House With Own Congressional Caucus
September 27, 2016  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

On Capitol Hill, it appears that blockchain — and digital currency itself — has arrived. American Banker reported on Monday (Sept. 26) that the Congressional Blockchain...

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IBM And China UnionPay Pair Up On Blockchain Loyalty
IBM And China UnionPay Pair Up On Blockchain Loyalty
September 23, 2016  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

IBM and UnionPay are collaborating on a way to use the blockchain for trading loyalty points.  In a proof-of-concept reveal, the two firms have unveiled...

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SWIFT Sets Sights On Smart Contracts
SWIFT Sets Sights On Smart Contracts
September 23, 2016  |  B2B Payments

SWIFT is the latest FinTech player to perk up at the thought of using distributed ledger technology for business transactions. In an announcement on Thursday (Sept....

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Broadridge Financial Buys Inveshare Technology Assets For $95 Million Upfront
Broadridge Financial Buys Inveshare Technology Assets For $95 Million Upfront
September 21, 2016  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Broadridge Financial Solutions announced on Tuesday (Sept. 20) it acquired the technology assets of Inveshare. In a press release, Broadridge Financial said, in connection with the...

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BNP Paribas To Let Companies Issue Mini-Bonds On Its Blockchain Platform
BNP Paribas To Let Companies Issue Mini-Bonds On Its Blockchain Platform
September 20, 2016  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

BNP Paribas Securities Services is looking at letting companies issue mini-bonds on its blockchain technology platform. According to a press release, the mini-bonds are for...

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Ripple Closes $55 Million Venture Capital Round
Ripple Closes $55 Million Venture Capital Round
September 16, 2016  |  Investments

Ripple, the provider of financial settlement services, announced on Thursday (Sept. 15) it completed a $55 million Series B round of financing. Ripple said the...

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