Blockchain Recruitment Platform Libereka Launched

The world’s first blockchain platform for international student recruitment has been launched by UK-based tech startup Education Index. The Libereka platform enables international students to apply to multiple universities and accept scholarships with one application form and one set of documents. Chief executive of Education Index Soumik Ganguly, who formerly worked as head of digital…

Seven Indian Banks Join JP Morgan’s Blockchain Platform IIN

India’s seven banks which include YES Bank, ICICI, Union Bank of India, Federal Bank of India and Canara Bank have joined the Interbank Information Network (IIN), a blockchain network created by leading multinational investment bank JP Morgan. Based on Quorum, a permissioned-variant of the Ethereum blockchain developed by JP Morgan, IIN allows member banks to…