JP Morgan-backed digital services firm Smartrac has partnered with a blockchain startup run by a former Deloitte exec. JP Morgan-backed digital services firm Smartrac has partnered with SUKU Ecosystem, a blockchain startup owned by former Deloitte exec Eric Piscini, according to a tweet on Tuesday, Jan. 22. SUKU, which is parented by another Piscini-owned blockchain […]
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The port authority of one of Europe’s busiest ports has reportedly signed an agreement under which it will collaborate with IBM on a blockchain-based shipping platform. The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has signed an agreement under which it will collaborate with IBM on its shipping platform Tradelens, Europa News reported on […]
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Decentralized AI company SingularityNET and blockchain-powered agricultural data firm Hara announce a partnership to improve farming in Indonesia. Decentralized Artificial Intelligence (AI) firm SingularityNET has announced a partnership with agriculture-focused blockchain startup Hara at the World Web Forum, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph Jan. 21. Hara’s objective is reportedly to use blockchain […]
Continue ReadingSEAT, the largest car manufacturer in Spain, has joined Alastria consortium focused on the development of blockchain technology. Spanish automobile manufacturer SEAT has joined Alastria consortium to work on the development of blockchain-based products. Cointelegraph in Spanish reported the news Jan. 16. Founded in 1950, SEAT is a state-owned industrial company and Spain’s largest car […]
Continue ReadingAn undisclosed investment from UPS reveals a commitment to blockchain profitability after cautionary statements from the logistics giant. The investment arm of logistics giant UPS has made an undisclosed equity investment in United States enterprise blockchain company Inxeption, the firm confirmed in a press release Jan 16. Inxeption, which began operations in 2017, aims to […]
Continue ReadingCrypto markets are stable today, with most top ten coins seeing mild losses over the 24 hours to press time. Thursday, Jan. 17: crypto markets are stable, with major coins seeing negligible price change over the 24 hours to press time. Most of the top ten cryptocurrencies seeing only mild losses, capped within a 2-3 […]
Continue ReadingChronicled raises $16 million to join the stream of companies tackling supply chain management, plans a launch later in 2019. United States enterprise supply chain developer Chronicled has raised $16 million in a Series A funding round, the company confirmed in a press release Jan. 15. Chronicled — which will use blockchain technology to power […]
Continue ReadingWWF-Australia’s blockchain platform OpenSC aims to increase consumer-level transparency in goods, initially focusing on the food industry. World Wildlife Fund-Australia (WWF-Australia) has announced the launch of a supply chain tool that uses blockchain to allow businesses and consumers to track food items, according to a tweet today, Jan. 17. The platform, dubbed OpenSC, is the […]
Continue ReadingIBM’s new partnership is aimed at supply chain management in the mining and metals industry, looking to improve logistics, financing, and cost-saving. Major tech firm IBM has partnered with MineHub Technologies to deliver a blockchain solution that will improve supply chain management in the mining and metals industry. IBM announced the initiative in a press […]
Continue ReadingThe two companies and several others are using blockchain to improve the traceability of cobalt and ensure ethical sourcing. Global technology giant IBM will use its blockchain platform to monitor and trace supplies of cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the company confirmed in a press release on Jan. 15. IBM, which has already […]
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