Blockchain and Smart Cities: On the Way to the Second Capital of China
On Oct. 14, Peng Yijie , a powerful Chinese businessman, visited Chen Gang , the Communist Party Secretary of Xiong'an New Area and Vice Governor of Hebei Province. Peng reported the potential of Blockchain technology to Secretary Chen, try
October 16, 2017
Alibaba Partners Chinese Govt to Trial Blockchain in Healthcare
A partnership between Alibaba and a Chinese city government to secure healthcare data over a blockchain is set to become the pioneering application of its kind in the country’s medical sector. Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd., or
August 22, 2017
Ripple Confirms China Expansion Plans, Shoots Down Alibaba Rumor
Ripple is opening up about its plans to enter one of the world's largest markets. In new statements to CoinDesk, the San Francisco blockchain startup aimed to address rumors that first appeared last Thursday on XRP Chat, a forum dedicated t
August 16, 2017
How Blockchain-Powered Platforms Promote Financial Inclusion in Developed Countries
Achieving financial inclusion or inclusive financing has been a daunting task in major parts of the world. The World Bank Group, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI)
August 01, 2017