• Jul 17, 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.

Bank of America Files a Cryptocurrency Storage Patent

Bank of America's latest patent, filed with the USPTO, talks about a blockchain-based system which manages cryptocurrency storage in an enterprise setting

Govt. of Canada Expands Ethereum Technology Use with 'Catena' Solution

Through its Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), the NRC is using Bitaccess’ latest product, the Catena Blockchain Suite to host its own blockchain explorer on the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS).

MetLife is Testing World's First, Automated Insurance Solution Using Blockchain

The experimental product, known as “Vitana,” is Singapore’s first dedicated insurance product for gestational diabetes.

Bank of Thailand Launches a Project to Issue Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency

Project Inthanon Phase 1 is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2019 after which the BOT will publish a project summary accordingly.

Steve Wozniak Gets Involved in Crypto Startup Equi Capital

As per the latest update from Wozniak, he is working with Equi Capital, a crypto startup and compared crypto currently to early days of internet.

Former Google Employees' Venture Atlas Protocol Raises Million Dollars From SoftBank, Baidu

Atlas Protocol has the opportunity to become the next Google Ads in the world of the blockchain, says Mervin Zhou, a partner of SoftBank.

Unibright Bridges Microsoft And Lufthansa Setting New Blockchain Adoption Standards

Unibright, the German-registered company seems to know how to address common key problems building a bridge over troubled waters.

US Border Authorities Utilize Blockchain Tech to Verify Trade Certificates

The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans to make use of the blockchain technology to verify trade certificates of imported goods.

US Govt. Approves Funding of $800,000 for Blockchain Platform Research

The NSF has granted a funding of $818,433 for the Open Science Chain, a blockchain project being developed at the University of California-San Diego.

China’s Blockchain Ranking for August: EOS #1, Bitcoin #10

China’s blockchain rankings are an indicator of which platform their government is backing. The latest name to attain the number one rank is that of EOS.