Blockchain Catch-up (w/c 4th May, 2020)
This is a start-of-the-week Enterprise Times 'blockchain catch-up'. It is not intended to be comprehensive; it does highlight developments covered and then, in a second section, lists a selection of ‘happenings’...
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) launches Carbon Council
As part of its Earth Day 50th anniversary celebrations, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has launched a new climate action initiative – the ICC Carbon Council. Working to enable carbon...
World Economic Forum, its Blockchain Deployment Toolkit and Covid-19
To help organisations improve future pandemic preparedness and accelerate an economic rebound post-COVID-19, the World Economic Forum is releasing what it calls “the Redesigning Trust: Blockchain Deployment Toolkit”. It is supposed...
IBM Rapid Supplier Connect, Covid-19 and medical supply shortages
IBM is adding its blockchain technology to combating Covid-19 with the announcement of 'IBM Rapid Supplier Connect'. This is a blockchain-based network designed to help government agencies and healthcare organisations identify...
Power Ledger and Nicheliving sign blockchain energy trading deal
Power Ledger has signed an agreement with Connected Communities Energy – a project by residential developer Nicheliving - for a large-scale solar energy trading roll out in Western Australia. The developments...
Blockchain Catch-up (w/c April 27th, 2020)
This is a start-of-the-week Enterprise Times 'blockchain catch-up'. It is not intended to be comprehensive; it does highlight developments covered and then, in a second section, lists a selection of ‘happenings’...
Fluree blockchain-based data platform for Web3 to build on partners
Fluree has announced the Fluree Partner Network (FPN). Its aim is to encourage an ecosystem using Fluree technology to enabling ISVs, SIs and VARs to build and deliver Web3. The vendor...
The Coupon Bureau to use Hedera Hashgraph for tamper-proof log
The Coupon Bureau (TCB) will use the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) from Hedera Hashgraph to provide a real-time, tamper-proof log for all coupon events on its platform. This will allow coupon...
Everledger launches NFC or RFID tamper-resistant bottles
Everledger is launching a line of anti-tamper bottle closures for the wine and spirits industry. The intelligent bottle caps unite blockchain and Near Field Communication (NFC) tags. The initiative offers a...
Algorand Foundation launches Grants Program
Algorand Foundation, has launched a 250M Algo Tokens (ALGO) Grants Program. This broad, multi-year program aims to provide funding to projects building apps to support infrastructure, end-user applications and research innovation...