China: ‘Embrace Blockchain, Ignore Crypto’
Authorities in China are pressing individuals and businesses to embrace the potential of blockchain technology while ignoring the role of digital currency, according to...
Bahrain Islamic Bank’s Integration with NBB ‘Proceeding Smoothly’
Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB)’s integration with NBB, the second largest Bahraini bank by market capitalisation, is proceeding smoothly, the chairman of the Sharia-compliant lender...
Standard Chartered, Philippines Bank Issue $187M Blockchain Bond
Standard Chartered Bank and UnionBank of the Philippines said Monday they have completed a proof-of-concept issuance of a 9 billion Philippines peso (US$187 million)...
Japanese City to Trial Blockchain Voting System
A Japanese city is turning to blockchain technology to allow residents to vote online in local elections.
According to an announcement on Thursday, Tokyo-based blockchain...
China Construction Bank’s Blockchain Bond Efforts Take a New Direction
China Construction Bank, the world’s second-largest bank by assets, is cooperating with Malaysian and Singaporean partners to test blockchain technology for use in the...
UN Blockchain Tool Aims to Improve Land Registry in Afghanistan’s Cities
The United Nations has released a blockchain-powered solution to help the Afghan government manage property ownership issues in the country’s urban areas.
According to a...