World-renowned economist Hernando de Soto and blockchain technology leader Patrick Byrne, founder of online marketplace Overstock.com, have formed a joint venture to develop a global property registry system to surface the property rights of
Overstock founder joins Hernando de Soto to create a global blockchain real estate registry
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Russian pilot scheme will test blockchain technology for real estate transactions
October 20, 2017 by
Russia’s government has said it’s planning to explore how the blockchain technology that underpins Bitcoin could be used to facilitate real estate transactions in the country. Blockchain
Blockchain tech is ready to revolutionize real estate deals
September 25, 2017 by
Blockchain is rapidly evolving beyond its original use case as a ledger for recording transactions in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Talk to many people about this emerging technology, and they immediately think of digital money, and with good reason for cryptocurrencies are gaining value in markets around the world. As such, Blockchain technology is once
Blockchain real estate startup Propy raises $15M in token sale
September 19, 2017 by
Decentralized title registry firm Propy Inc. has raised $15 million from 6,597 participants in a PRO token sale to put the international real estate market on the blockchain.
Propy brings Blockchain to Ukraine’s real estate sector as it opens up to foreigners
August 15, 2017 by
Decentralized title registry startup Propy has said it’s working with the government of Ukraine to allow online real estate purchases by foreign investors for the first time.
OSCRE International launches initiative to explore Blockchain’s potential in real estate
June 15, 2017 by
OSCRE International has announced the launch of its Blockchain Initiative to explore applications of this emerging technology in the commercial real estate industry.
New White Paper on Role of Smart Card Technology to Enhance Security of Blockchain Applications
March 23, 2017 by
Since 2009 over $1 billion has been invested in implementations for blockchain-based applications and this technology is growing rapidly. Some 60% of this funding has occurred since the beginning of 2015.
6 tech trends that will revolutionize the real estate business
December 20, 2016 by
Advancements in technology mean that real estate pros no longer need to check the classifieds for new listings, send out faxes or use direct mail advertising. The innovations that made those every day tasks obsolete helped to revolutionize how the real estate business works – but can you imagine how the industry will look in
Cook County Recorder of Deeds starts testing Blockchain for real estate transactions
November 24, 2016 by
The Cook County, Illinois Recorder of Deeds Office is making blockchain in real estate a reality, pioneering its use via a partnership with a startup called Velox
Here’s why blockchain is such a perfect fit for real estate
October 27, 2016 by
Blockchain technology has hit the headlines due to its potential to revolutionize dozens of industries, and real estate is no different in that regard.
