sponsored A “game changing” product makes mining of crypto just one click away. A platform with 190,000 users allows miners to generate income from their spare computing power. Unless you’re a hardcore crypto enthusiast with intense technical knowledge, it is highly unlikely that you’d know where to start when it comes to mining. The team […]
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Ticketmaster has acquired blockchain-focused live events firm Upgraded to enhance its ticketing system and prevent fraudulent tickets. Global ticketing giant Ticketmaster has acquired blockchain-focused live events firm Upgraded, according to an Oct. 18 press release. Ticketmaster, a division of the world’s largest live-entertainment business Live Nation, plans to use blockchain technology through the partnership as […]
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Digitally native retailers are testing out temporary brick-and-mortar locations to drive consumer engagement — and allow their customers to experience some of their selections in real life. Two eCommerce retailers in particular — Wayfair and Brandless — are planning to reach consumers with pop-up shops ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. Wayfair plans to […]
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Over the last few years, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have focused on introducing mobile apps and designated pickup lines that help busy customers get in, get their meals and get out — ASAP. However, not all customers want to eat in the car, at home or in the office cafeteria. Some QSRs are enabling mobile order-ahead […]
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Large institutions and multinational corporations are scrambling to acquire intellectual property, and Mastercard has submitted a new patent application for a new method of verifying coupon authenticity using blockchain technology. The application that was filed on November 29, 2016 is titled, “Method and System for Authentication of Coupons vis Blockchain” and was published on May […]
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