TradeLens Agreement Pending Decision by FMC

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is making a decision on the official approval of the TradeLens platform, as stipulated by an agreement made between IBM and Maersk and the participating parties i.e. cargo transport companies. Starting on January 11th, 2020, the Agreement is passed into the public domain and comments are accepted until the 23rd of…

February 6, 20200Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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Food Tracking Poised To Be Next Major Use Of Blockchain Technology

Transportation and logistics have long been seen as a perfect fit for blockchain technology. It is estimated that before the end of this decade most of this sector will be almost entirely blockchain based, creating both tremendous savings as well as improving security and trust. The food industry is clearly taking notice, with producers across…

January 25, 20200Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Hyperledger Gaining Momentum, Poised for Major Move

Blockchain platforms designed for advanced processes, such as smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps), are seeing a significant uptick in adoption, as a wide range of organizations recognize what the technology has to offer. Although Ethereum is considered the leader in this space, Hyperledger is now becoming a significant rival. This fact may be surprising…

October 19, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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IBM Continues To Develop Blockchain Projects, Yet Major Challenges Remain For The Tech Giant

It is no secret that for the past several years most major technology companies have been researching blockchain systems, with many looking for a pathway to enter and profit from the space. IBM has clearly been at the forefront of this movement, with a myriad of blockchain projects under development, and partnerships with institutions seeking…

August 16, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Visa is Entering The Crypto Space, Invests Heavily in Custodial Services

As the crypto revolution has moved forward, the major credit card companies have maintained a curiously low-key approach to its evolution. Now, Visa appears ready to enter the space, having recently made significant investments in blockchain startups, and revealing plans to offer financial services that utilize the technology. These moves are a clear sign that…

July 12, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Permissioned Blockchains On The Rise, Skeptics Question Usefulness

Platform development is in full swing, as many teams are racing to make progress on their roadmaps. Although the basics of blockchain technology are relatively simple, there are many parameters around which it can be implemented. Permissioned platforms are not new, yet purists typically criticize them as lacking the most important characteristics of distributed ledgers.…

June 10, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Top Banks Are Building a Crypto Settlement System, Showing More Mixed Signals On Blockchain Support

The banking industry, now well aware of blockchain’s revolutionary potential, continues to explore a range of options for integrating the technology into their present operating processes. Although there is no doubt that cryptocurrency poses a threat to their business models, there are also very real opportunities to use it for their own benefit. Nevertheless, the…

May 31, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Amazon opens Blockchain Service, Direct Competition to Microsoft, Intel & IBM

The company announced that fully managed blockchain services will be available to their entire consumer base. Through their tech branch at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon will support companies to realize the potential benefits of adopting blockchain technology, without the overhead costs of programming and maintaining the network, according to a press release published by…

May 11, 20190Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

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Vechain Showing Signs of a Breakout as Partnerships and Development Advance

On April 18th the VeChain Foundation held its first World Summit in San Francisco, which drew developers, investors, and business leaders from around the world to explore use cases for its blockchain platform. VeChain Thor, or simply “VeChain,” has emerged over the past several months as one of the most promising platforms for a wide…

April 21, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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IBM Launches Stellar-Based Banking Service, but Bigger Changes Ahead for Global Finance

IBM has officially entered the financial services industry with the launch of Blockchain World Wire (BWW). Using the Stellar blockchain, Big Blue’s platform will enable banks to move large sums of money across borders more quickly, more securely, and for a small fraction of the cost of existing legacy systems. Moving assets across borders is…

March 31, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith