• Jul 04, 2026

The blockchain is a decentralized system with a distributed open ledger that is publicly accessible, and its copy is stored on millions of computer systems. Blockchain became popular with the inception of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. However, it is important to note that blockchain's utility is not limited to cryptocurrency. Discover such systems in this news section.

LedgerConnect: IBM’s Blockchain Platform for Banks

LedgerConnect is IBM's blockchain-based platform for financial services companies. 9 organizations are involved with the project, including Barclays and Citi. 

IOHK Launches Second Cardano Smart Contracts Testnet 'IELE'

With IELE, developers now will be able to explore the smart contracts technology that will be offered as part of Cardano.

Indian MP Shashi Tharoor Bats For Implementing Blockchain Tech in Governance

Indian MP Shashi Tharoor has now become the latest voice in the Indian parliament to support Blockchain technology.

ProtonMail: Secure E-Mail Service Provider Mulling a ‘Proton Shares’ ICO

ProtonMail is one of the most popular and trusted names when it comes to encrypted, secure email messaging.

Google Partners With Two Firms To Offer Blockchain Solutions

The internet giant Google has collaborated with two firms Digital Asset and BlockApps to offer blockchain solutions to enterprises.  Digital Asset provides distributed ledger solutions, while BlockApps is the Blockchain-as-a-Servi...

Lufthansa Launches Blockchain Challenge to Innovate the Aviation Industry

Lufthansa's Aviation Blockchain Challenge is all set to bring in blockchain-based innovations in the aviation industry and the airlines and travel sectors!.

Bitcoin Cash Developers Unable to Find a Common Ground on Pre-Consensus Debate

It appears that there might be a rift in the Bitcoin Cash community as BCH developers debate over Pre-Consensus protocol technique. 

JP Morgan’s New Blockchain Patent Will Allow Issuing IPOs Over a Blockchain

The latest patent from the banking giant JP Morgan Chase talks of developing a system which will allow issuing of IPOs over a blockchain network!

First-Ever Decentralized Global Stock Exchange Planned in Malta

Malta is all set to record a historic first in the world of Fin-Tech, as it plans to launch a decentralized global stock exchange.

‘Big Four’ Auditors Come Together To Test Blockchain-Based Auditing Service

Deloitte, KPMG, EY and PwC have come together to test a blockchain-based auditing service in Taiwan, which is all set to reduce the time and manual effort!