What you need to know: The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ is working on a proof of concept to digitalise their checks process, from issuing, through transfer to collection. This can work well to reduce settlement times, reduce back office processing and to reduce crime...
What you need to know: China successfully completes its blockchain-based digital currency trial. China could have the first central bank that issues a digital currency. This could not only upgrade domestic and cross-border RMB payment systems, but also significantly...
What you should know: The artificial intelligence unit of IBM’s Watson Health is collaborating with the US Food and Drug Administration to research on the possibility of using blockchain to share patient data securely. It will try to exchange patient data from...