Chinese City Launches Economic Stimulus on Blockchain
Nanjing city in China is turning to the blockchain to distribute consumption vouchers for its citizens. The program is part of the city’s economic stimulus program...
New IFC Study Finds Strong Momentum for Green Finance in Bangladesh
A new report by the IFC-facilitated Sustainable Banking Network (SBN) shows Bangladesh, Mongolia, and Nepal have identified green finance as a top priority for...
Power Ledger’s Blockchain P2P Energy Trial ‘Technically Feasible,’ It Says in...
A solar energy trading trial run by blockchain startup Power Ledger has found the initiative to be “technically feasible” for real world use.
The trial,...
OK Group Launches Blockchain Talent Development Scheme
OK Group has launched a blockchain talent development scheme that’s expected to create hundreds of job opportunities in the blockchain industry. Known as OK...
Japan: SBI to Issue Blockchain-powered Local Gov’t Gift Certificates
SBI Holdings, a Japanese financial giant, crypto exchange operator and Ripple’s biggest Asia-based partner, is to begin developing blockchain-powered gift certificates with the Fukuoka Chamber of...
Indonesia Issues $2.5 Bln Global Sukuk Including $750 Mln Green Tranche
The government of Indonesia issued $2.5 billion in wakalah global sukuk in three tranches on Wednesday (June 17), one of which was a green...