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Blockchain technology projects will be shelved from 2018 - GlobalData
Fintech

Blockchain technology projects will be shelved from 2018 - GlobalData

While blockchain technology will have lost much of its gloss by 2025, it will have found its way into the heart of many key business processes.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Could this new distributed ledger replace the blockchain?
Blockchain

Could this new distributed ledger replace the blockchain?

The Hedera hashgraph is supposedly faster and more capable of ensuring ongoing decentralisation than the existing blockchain platform.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
NZ's Brave New Coin launches classification standard for crypto assets
Crypto

NZ's Brave New Coin launches classification standard for crypto assets

The taxonomy will provide a platform that will help to streamline the process of evaluating cryptocurrency assets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
ANZ and Westpac announce blockchain trial with IBM and Westfield operator
Document Management

ANZ and Westpac announce blockchain trial with IBM and Westfield operator

The trial uses distributed ledger technology to digitise the bank guarantee process used for commercial property leasing.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Distributed Ledger stories

Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019
Software-as-a-Service

Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019

Automation is becoming a priority for commercial real estate firms, even as many still rely on spreadsheets and play catch-up on digital tools.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Feb 2019
Kiwis starting to embrace digital identity
Data Protection

Kiwis starting to embrace digital identity

Digital identity could soon make everyday transactions easier for New Zealanders, as privacy and security concerns grow around online services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
Blockchain powered eco-towers set to take to the skies
Smart Cities

Blockchain powered eco-towers set to take to the skies

Hangzhou’s proposed towers could ease water and energy pressures if approved, as the mixed-use scheme remains under review.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
Blockchain about to revolutionise housing
Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Blockworks to show how New Zealand business is rapidly changing
Data Protection

Blockworks to show how New Zealand business is rapidly changing

Business and government leaders will hear how blockchain could improve data control, security and efficiency across key sectors at an Auckland conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018
Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?
Digital Transformation

Are cryptocurrencies the way of the future?

A Law Foundation-backed report says faster regulation could help New Zealand avoid missing out on blockchain jobs, trade and tax benefits.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sat, 6th Oct 2018
Demystifying blockchain
Smart Cities

Demystifying blockchain

Water utilities could cut costs, improve transparency and secure data as blockchain promises a decentralised way to share records.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018
The biggest kid on the block?
Crypto

The biggest kid on the block?

New Zealand’s blockchain sector is growing fast, but regulators risk falling behind as firms and startups draw global attention.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Local tech stars lead world-first blockchain launch
Software-as-a-Service

Local tech stars lead world-first blockchain launch

Untrusted online reviews could stall purchases as a New Zealand-led blockchain platform aims to restore confidence in the global market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
First Etherum blockchain real estate purchase
Crypto

First Etherum blockchain real estate purchase

A Kiev apartment sale paid for in cryptocurrency signals blockchain could simplify cross-border property deals and attract foreign investors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Blockchain consortium R3 raises US$107m to fund financial distributed ledger infrastructure
Fintech

Blockchain consortium R3 raises US$107m to fund financial distributed ledger infrastructure

Investors include major banks worldwide such as Bank of America, Barclays, Nordea, BNP Paribas Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Societe Generale.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017