New blockchain-based initiatives from the US Air Force have Cointelegraph looking at prospects for the technology throughout US defense agencies. This week saw twin reports from smart contract startup Simba Chain and blockchain data management firm Constellation, both of whom announced contracts with the United States Air Force. New utility in USAF Judging by these […]
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Solving the blockchain scalability challenge requires coming up with new consensus mechanisms that support different nonfinancial use cases. Blockchains and the related field of decentralized technologies represent a massive opportunity for humanity — not to mention the fact they appeared with almost perfect timing. Our largest institutions have become so powerful that they can take […]
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Largest Swiss supermarket chain incorporates blockchain-based food traceability system using TE-Food’s platform. Switzerland’s largest supermarket chain and retailer, Migros is turning to blockchain to keep tabs on its supply chain for food. Migros announced the implementation of TE-Food’s blockchain-based food traceability system, Aug. 29. Whilst many retailers are incorporating such systems to provide transparent information […]
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According to China Telecom, the current level of blockchain smartphones’ adoption is low, while device performance is poor. Major phone operator China Telecom has released a white paper on blockchain-powered smartphones in the 5G Era. China Telecom introduced the white paper at the China International Intelligent Industry Expo on Aug. 27, according to a report […]
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Tech market advisory firm ABI Research said that global revenues for blockchain technology are expected to hit $10 billion by 2023. Global revenues for blockchain technology are expected to hit $10 billion by 2023. Tech market advisory firm ABI Research published its findings regarding global revenues from blockchain technology on Aug. 28. Per ABI, investments […]
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Blockchain big data management startup Constellation signed a working contract with the United States Air Force. The United States Air Force (USAF) partnered with blockchain big data management startup Constellation. According to a Constellation press release published on Aug. 27, the startup signed a working contract with the USAF. The U.S. Air Force better explains […]
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SIMBA Chain will provide the blockchain that will be used to secure the supply chain of the United States Air Force. The United States Air Force chose smart contract startup SIMBA Chain to provide the blockchain which will be used to secure its supply chain. SIMBA Chain announced that it will secure the supply chain […]
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EPAM Systems Inc. has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance, which develops blockchain standards in the transportation, logistics and supply chain industries. Software engineering and IT consulting services firm EPAM Systems Inc. has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) that develops blockchain practices and standards in the transportation, logistics and supply chain industry. According […]
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The second-largest state in India, Maharashtra, is ramping up its plans to apply blockchain tech across various spheres of administration. The government of the Indian state of Maharashtra is preparing a regulatory sandbox for testing blockchain solutions across various applications. According to a report by Indian English-language news daily DNA India on Aug. 19, the […]
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New Zealand bank ABS funds local blockchain startup to expedite global trade platform. New Zealand’s Auckland Saving Bank (ASB) has invested in local blockchain startup TradeWindow. The funding, reported Aug. 13, should expedite the launch of the company’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) trade platform. Applying blockchain to the global supply chain TradeWindow CEO, AJ Smith, […]
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