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Pepsi’s Blockchain Trial Results In 28% Boost In Supply Chain Efficiency
Worldwide beverage giant PepsiCo recently completed a blockchain trial which yielded a 28% boost in supply chain efficiency. The project, named “Project Proton”, ...
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Starbucks & Microsoft Working On Blockchain-Based Coffee Tracking System
The United States region of the worldwide coffee chain Starbucks is reportedly seeking to implement Microsoft’s Azure Blockchain Service to track coffee production ...
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Ria Money Transfer Teams Up With Ripple
A subsidiary of the U.S-based payments firm Euronet Worldwide, Ria Money Transfer recently teamed up with Ripple to take advantage of its blockchain-based ...
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Facebook’s Crypto Payment Service Could Reward Users
Social network giant, Facebook is likely to move forward with the launch of its upcoming cryptocurrency and is currently in talks with a ...
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Microsoft Has Released A Blockchain Manager Application
Software giant, Microsoft recently announced its fully managed Azure Blockchain Service in a press release on Thursday 2 May. This new blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) ...
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Saudi British Bank Launches Ripple-based Instant Cross-Border Transfer Services
Saudi British Bank (SABB) recently announced its launch of an instant cross-border service which is powered by Ripple as per a press release ...
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Nike Could Be Launching Its Own Cryptocurrency Project – “Cryptokicks”
Sportswear giant Nike has filed for a trademark and service mark application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a project dubbed ...
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A Subsidiary Of Samsung Has Released A New Version Of An Enterprise Blockchain
Samsung’s IT subsidiary, Samsung SDS recently released a new version of its enterprise blockchain platform, Nexledger Universal as per a press release on ...
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Disney Considering Acquiring The Oldest Bitcoin Exchange In A $13 Billion Equity Deal
A recent ongoing equity battle which involves a South Korean gaming company could result in Walt Disney Co. owning two of the world’s ...
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Samsung Has Announced It’s Developing An Ethereum-based Blockchain
The South Korean electronics giant Samsung recently announced plans for developing its own blockchain network as well as plans to issue its own ...
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A Hospital In South Korea Is Ready To Create A Blockchain Medical Data Management Platform
Longenesis – a blockchain-powered medical marketplace and Insilico – a biotech company have joined forces with South Korean hospital Gil Medical Centre to ...
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Amazon Customers Can Now Shop With Bitcoin Using the Lightning Network
Crypto enthusiasts can use their Bitcoin to use the lighthing network in order to shop online at e-commerce sites such as Amazon. Moon, ...
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OKCoin Invests In Crypto Custody Firm Prime Trust
San-Franciso-based cryptocurrency exchange, OKCoin recently invested an undisclosed amount in Prime Trust a crypto custody service provider. Scott Purcell, Prime Trust CEO and ...
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Blockchain-based Voting System Coming To West Virginia In 2020
As per recent reports coming from West Virginia, the state is said to be considering using a blockchain voting system for the upcoming ...
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Rakuten Implements Registrations Ahead of Crypto Exchange Launch In June
The Japanese internet behemoth known as Rakuten has already begun letting potential users of its Rakuten Wallet crypto exchange open their accounts as ...
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The Indian National Payments Corporation Interested In Building A Blockchain Solution
A bank consortium-owned umbrella organisation for retail payments and settlements in India known as The National Payments Corporation of India NPCI has announced ...
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The World Bank & The IMF Have Launched A Private Blockchain
The World Bank and The International Monetary Fund recently joined forces to launch a private blockchain and a quasi-cryptocurrency as reported by the ...
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ICC Set To Support Blockchain Adoption Among 45 Million Strong Member Businesses
Perlin, a Singaporean blockchain startup is currently aiding the world’s largest business conglomerate, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) implement the innovative technology, ...
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Western Union Teams Up With Filipino E-Wallet Service For Cross-Border Remittances
The American and world-renowned financial services company – Western Union recently joined forces with Coins.ph, a Philippines-based e-wallet service provider to enable Filipinos ...
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PayPal Has Invested In A Blockchain Company
For the first time in history payment gateway veteran Paypal has invested in a blockchain company. Digital ID is the name of the ...
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The EU Blockchain Group Launches With IBM,SWIFT & Ripple
IBM, SWIFT, Ripple and roughly another 100 firms and organisations have joined a new blockchain association to promote the adoption of the technology ...
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US Blockchain Firm Joins Forces With Sustainable Construction Firm To Develop Design Data Centers
Blockchain Holdings Capital Ventures (BHCV), a US-based company has joined forces with SG Blocks, a company which utilises cargo shipping containers in construction ...
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5 Star Hotel In Switzerland To Start Accepting Bitcoin Payments
A five-star hotel in Switzerland, The Dolder Grand will begin accepting bitcoin payments as of next month. Announced on Tuesday by the hotel’s ...
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A New Bank For Crypto Trading Has Opened In Puerto Rico
A new Puerto Rico-based institution which caters to the needs of crypto traders – San Juan Mercantile Bank & Trust International (SJMBT) recently ...
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JPMorgan Is Leading The Charge On Wall Street In Their Search For Blockchain Recruits
As of the end of March, a Forbes publication listed recent job postings for blockchain related roles from the largest financial firms in ...
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Ameren – A US-Based Energy Provider To Explore Blockchain Technology
Ameren, a leading USA-based energy firm and Opus One Solutions, a Canadian software engineering and solutions company have teamed up to explore potential ...
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With Bitrefill You Can Pay For Airbnb Bookings With 5 Cryptocurrencies
Bitrefill, the cryptocurrency gift card provider recently added a service which allows users to book Airbnb rentals using five cryptocurrencies. The Swedish firm ...
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New Hampshire Talk Radio Raises Over $80 000 in Crypto To Build An Orphanage
A New Hampshire-based Free Talk Live broadcast show (FTL) recently announced that it has raised over $80 000 towards the establishment of a ...
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The Marco Polo Blockchain Sees First Live Trades
Marco Polo, the trade finance blockchain built upon R3’s Corda platform recently saw the first two real-world transactions take place. Announced on Thursday, ...
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Hershey Chocolate Company Entering The World Of Blockchain Advertising
AdLedger, a blockchain-based consortium recently on-boarded The Hershey Company, a world-renowned American chocolate producer according to a report by media outlet AdWeek posted ...