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Deloitte Joins Startup Attest to Push Blockchain Identity Solutions for Governments

The world’s largest professional services network, also known as one of the ‘Big Four’, Deloitte has partnered with blockchain startup company Attest Inc. to develop and push blockchain identity solutions for Governments. According to a press release on Monday by Deloitte, it will collaborate with the Chicago-based blockchain startup to develop a digital identity offering for its impressive list of Governmental clients, based on Attest‘s existing products. Founded in March 2018 by Cab Morris and Jennifer O’Rourke, two former employees of the Illinois State’s governing office, and leaders of its blockchain initiatives, Attest‘s shared…

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Deloitte, Nasdaq and Blockchain Startup Anquan Partner for Singapore Stock Exchange

Singapore’s central bank has signed a deal bringing together ‘big four’ accounting and services firm Deloitte, Nasdaq and blockchain startup Anquan for the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) to ease digital asset settlements using blockchain technology. The aim is to develop Delivery-versus-Payment (DvP) capabilities, a commonly used procedure for settling trades of securities, across different blockchain platforms.  MAS’ chief fintech officer, Sopnendu Mohanty cited that the “involvement of three prominent technology partners highlights the commercial interest in making this a reality.” According to an announcement by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and SGX, the…

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The Worlds ‘Big Four’ Accountancy Firms Join to Trial Blockchain Financial Reporting

The world’s largest accountancy firms, Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC join a consortium of 20 major banks trialling a revolutionary blockchain financial reporting service. Developed by the Taiwanese banking consortium, with the cooperation of Taiwan’s FISC, the platform aims to streamline ‘external confirmation’ processes for auditing companies, from “half a month” to “within a day”. The ‘big four’ will begin with the pilot in Taiwan, with expansion of the trial set for next year to include over 1,400 publicly-listed companies in China.

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Deloitte Reports, Big Changes are Coming Soon to Retail with Blockchain Solutions

‘Big Four’ auditing firm Deloitte has released a report that reveals that blockchain technology is set to “revolutionise” consumer packaged goods and retail. Deloitte’s Steve Larke stated “Retail and CPG businesses need to act now and plan for future blockchain adoption, or risk being left in the dust.” Deloitte’s own competitor PwC, recently partnered with Vechain on their authenticating IoT blockchain platform, and many companies such as Samsung, are trialling blockchain supply chain solutions.

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