Fedex, Tencent and more join the Blockchain Research Institute

Tencent, FedEx, and the Ontario Ministry of Health, amongst other members have joined a Canada-based blockchain research effort.

The Blockchain Research Institute that aims to serve as a hub for academic research around the tech was founded in March 2017 by Don and Alex Tapscott, backed by a group of companies like IBM and PepsiCo, a number of blockchain startups, and recently added renowned members like Deloitte Canada, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Fujitsu, telecom provider Bell Canada and gold mining giant Barrick Gold.

Furthermore, the other new founding members include: Capgemini Canada, Cimcorp, the Institute on Governance, KPMG LLP, MKS Switzerland, food retailer Loblaw Companies, interbank network operator Interac and Moog.