In a series of roundtable discussions, members of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus discussed possible blockchain applications and policy implications. IBM and members of the U.S. Congressional Blockchain Caucus discussed the use of blockchain for ID systems, payments, and supply chains during a meeting today, September 24, according to a press call attended by Cointelegraph. IBM […]
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Walmart will require its suppliers of leafy-greens to implement blockchain technology by September 2019. U.S. retail giant Walmart and its division Sam’s Club, a membership-only retail warehouse club, will require suppliers of leafy greens to implement a farm-to-store tracking system based on blockchain tech, Reuters reported September 24. The end-to-end traceability system is based on […]
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Source: Mark Jones, Blockchain Technology News The Dubai government’s department of finance has partnered with Smart Dubai to launch a blockchain-based payment system to handle transactions “accurately and in real time”. It forms part of the government’s mission to become the first “blockchain-powered” government by 2020. It’s currently working with IBM, Consensys and Smart Dubai’s […]
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Source: Press Release, Altcoin Alerts Entertainment is poised for disruption Today’s entertainment industry is mostly a buyer’s market. The evolution of streaming platforms – such as Spotify; YouTube and Netflix – is making it easier for consumers to obtain and consume content in the palm of their hands. But while there is now a plethora […]
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With Salt Lending, you leverage your blockchain assets to secure cash loans, and the application requires no credit check, making it appealing to people who are either limited in funds and credit history, or who may be unbanked. The company has announced a “200% increase in lendable areas.” In the US, they will provide blockchain-backed loans […]
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Source: Mark Jones, Blockchain Technology News Hackers have stolen an estimated $59m (£45m) from Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif, according to an official released by parent company Tech Bureau Corporation. The hack is believed to occured on September 14, but evidence was only found on September 17 following an investigation into disruptions to the exchange’s deposit […]
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Source: Mark Jones, Blockchain Technology News If you ever dreamed of owning a racehorse, a new partnership from Swiss-based investment platform TEND might well be up your street. Specialising in facilitating the tokenised co-ownership of precious assets, TEND has joined up with Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd (HTR) to offer the world’s first blockchain-based racehorse syndicate. […]
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Source: James Bourne, Blockchain Technology News The rationale is an intriguing one. Consumers need trust in their advertising. Blockchain technologies focus on the aspect of trust. How can we marry the two? One company looking to focus on this is Permission.io. The company rebranded from Algebraix.io earlier this month to ‘reaffirm its commitment to create […]
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Source: Mark Jones, Blockchain Technology News Mastercard has filed a number of new patents in the US, outlining how distributed ledger technology (DLT) can be used to keep track of consumer payments. As reported by CoinDesk, the patent filings published by the US Patent and Trademark Office, the company describes DLT being used to record […]
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Source: Mark Jones, Blockchain Technology News It is clear that blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) are complementary technologies. One of the most common use cases cited is around the supply chain; combining the devices, the data produced from them, and a way for it to be stored to ensure the wheels keep turning. […]
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