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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

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
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