Kimberley Process pilots a blockchain for tracking the world’s diamonds
The recently published inaugural [Kimberley Process](https://www.kimberleyprocess.com/) (KP) [mid-term report](https://www.kimberleyprocess.com/en/system/files/documents/kimberley_process_mid-term_report.pdf) highlights key initiatives and includes a section dedicated to blockchain technology, detailing a proposal “which explores the use of blockchain technology to help enhance security measures.”
Everledger Uses the Blockchain, Tackling Conflict Diamonds And Insurance Fraud
The global diamond industry has long suffered from unique problems, including origin tracking, document tampering, and insurance valuation disparities. A London based startup, Everledger, believes that Bitcoin's blockchain may be the key to solving them all.
Blockchain Tackling Insurance Woes
Insurance is one of the many new possible applications for blockchain technology, and its being pursued by corporations, venture capitalists, and now, entrepreneurs.
