• Jul 16, 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.

Sirin Labs Officially Launches Blockchain-Based Finney Smartphone

Finney: A blockchain powered smartphone developed by Sirin Labs and manufactured by Foxconn - is finally out in the markets!

Malaysia To Use Blockchain Tech to Tackle Educational Degree Fraud

Malaysia plans to make use of the NEM blockchain platform to ensure that the degrees issued from the universities of the country are genuine and verifiable.

SWIFT India Join Hands With Fintech Firm MonetaGo for Blockchain Pilot

SWIFT India has collaborated with fintech firm MonetaGo to pilot a DLT network intended to enhance the productivity and security of financial items.

Indian PM Narendra Modi Cracks a Blockchain-Joke at Singapore FinTech Festival

Talking about India’s FinTech industry at the Singapore FinTech Festival, Prime Minister Modi took a friendly dig at the blockchain technology.

Amazon Bags Two Patents in Blockchain Sector

Amazon has been granted two patents in digital signatures and distributed storage techniques by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Major Agro Firm Exectues A Blockchain Pilot For Black Sea Wheat

Swiss-based Transoil International and Solaris Commodities have directed a blockchain pilot transaction of Black Sea wheat.

Bank of America Awarded New Patent for Digital Storage of Private Keys

Bank of America's latest patent allows setting up of a digital storage for private keys - which alerts the user in real-time in case of a tampering attempt.

HSBC India Makes Blockchain-Based Trade Finance Transaction With Reliance Industries

HSBC India, along with ING Bank Brussels has performed a first-of-its-kind blockchain based trade finance transaction with Reliance Industries and Tricon Energy

Hitachi, State Bank of India Team Up To Create A Digital Payment Platform

Hitachi Payments is setting up a Joint Venture with the State Bank of India to help accelerate digital payments in India.

Blockchain Expo North America Exhibition Announces Expert Speakers

The final expo in the 2018 Blockchain Expo series will take place in North America, 28-29th November 2018.