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For a long part of crypto boom, most of the huge enterprises were either silent or negative towards Blockchain and cryptocurrencies. But as the large amount of people investing in the crypto market and the rapid growth of the industry is now undeniable, enterprises are facing the important decision to not lose time and get serious about cryptocurrencies. The latest news shows that IBM may become the biggest company in the Blockchain-based products market.

"We're seeing tons of demand for digital asset issuance across the board," said IBM's new head of Blockchain development, Jesse Lund. IBM news today indicate a lot of IBMs interest in cryptocurrency market, and the fact that there are central banks with plans of digitizing their monetary system, (a process too complex to be executed by a startup), triggers expectations of an emergence of a new segment that could become one of the most important parts in IBM’s business model.

Indian Internet ‘Blockchain Committee’ Attracts Reps From Zebpay, MasterCard, Microsoft

OCT 17, 2018 | by William Suberg

India is getting a dedicated group for exploring blockchain expansion courtesy of the Internet and Mobile Association of India.

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IBM’s Blockchain Patents: From Food-Tracking and Shipping to IoT and Security Solutions

OCT 15, 2018 | by Gareth Jenkinson

A brief history of how IBM has established itself as a leader for innovative blockchain solutions around the world.

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Hodler’s Digest, October 8-14: Ran Neuner Thinks BTC’s Price Will ‘Explode,’ While Research Predicts Market Will ‘Implode’

OCT 14, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

Roger Ver wants Bitcoin.com to have its own crypto exchange, while CNBC’s Ran Neuner thinks Bitcoin’s price could soon “explode.”

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Unconfirmed: IBM, Azeri Central Bank Cooperate on Blockchain Development, Local Media Report

OCT 09, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

IBM and Azerbaijan’s central bank will reportedly cooperate on implementing blockchain as part of a five-year program for the digital transformation of the econ...

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IBM Launches Blockchain Food Tracking Network, Joined by Retail Giant Carrefour

OCT 08, 2018 | by Ana Berman

IBM officially launches blockchain-based Food Trust, announcing its partnership with French-based retail giant Carrefour.

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IBM Awarded Patent for Secure System Based on Blockchain

OCT 03, 2018 | by Ana Berman

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awards IBM a patent for a blockchain-based security system that effectively helps to reveal breaches.

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Bank of America: Blockchain Market Could Hit $7 Bln, Will Give Boost to Amazon, Microsoft

OCT 02, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

The Bank of America has estimated that blockchain could be a $7 billion market and provide a major boost to corporate giants such as Microsoft and Amazon.

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Deloitte Outlines Five Major Obstacles to Blockchain’s Mainstream Adoption

OCT 01, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Deloitte has outlined five major areas where blockchain needs to develop to achieve widespread adoption.

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Marsh Confirms IBM Blockchain Insurance Partnership to Include Salesforce

SEP 27, 2018 | by William Suberg

IBM and Marsh’s blockchain-based commercial insurance partnership will leverage Salesforce links, the companies have confirmed.

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AT&T Launches Suite of Enterprise Blockchain Solutions Using Tech From IBM, Microsoft

SEP 27, 2018 | by Max Yakubowski

AT&T has announced a suite of blockchain solutions to provide security, transparency, and accountability for enterprise customers.

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IBM CTO Tells US Congressmen ‘Let's Get Government Ready for Blockchain’

SEP 25, 2018 | by Ana Berman

In a series of roundtable discussions, members of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus discussed possible blockchain applications and policy implications.

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Walmart Requires Certain Produce Suppliers to Deploy Blockchain Technology

SEP 25, 2018 | by Max Yakubowski

Walmart will require its suppliers of leafy-greens to implement blockchain technology by September 2019.

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IBM Awarded Patent for Autonomous Self-Servicing Devices Within Blockchain-Based IoT System

SEP 24, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

IBM has been awarded a new patent for the autonomous self-servicing of networked devices that use a blockchain protocol.

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IBM Files Blockchain Patent to Tackle Privacy and Security Concerns for Drones

SEP 21, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

IBM has applied to patent a system that would use blockchain tech to tackle privacy and security concerns for drones.

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‘Not High-Performance’: Tradeshift CEO Prudent on Blockchain Supply Chain Potential

SEP 19, 2018 | by William Suberg

Blockchain is not ready for at-scale supply chain deployment, Tradeshift’s Christian Lanng believes.

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IBM And Maersk Start Promised Blockchain Supply Chain Company

JAN 17, 2018 | by Jon Buck

IBM and Maersk make good on previous promises, announce the start of Blockchain supply chain platform.

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‘Everything Blockchain’ Is No Joke, Taking World By Storm

OCT 07, 2017 | by Rita Ahlman

Blockchain is gaining incredible inroads into multiple different industries, shows great potential for disruption (and profit).

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CommerceBlock: Bringing Cryptocurrency to the Mainstream with BIP175

OCT 12, 2017 | by Guest Author

The main driver of value in the Blockchain economy will be the enterprise applications the Blockchain will host.

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Bitcoin’s Less Valuable Spawn: Top Six Most Ridiculous Altcoins

NOV 08, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

Bitcoin may make sense, but there are a lot of coins that don’t even try to.

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Digital Currencies: To Invest Or Not To Invest?

AUG 23, 2017 | by Rakesh Upadhyay

Why digital currencies are good for your portfolio.

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IBM Reveals Blockchain Computer ‘Smaller Than Grain Of Salt’ To Track Objects, Devices

MAR 19, 2018 | by William Suberg

IBM has big plans for its new Blockchain computer, which is granular in size but could make its way into “everyday devices” in five years.

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IBM Signs $740 Million Deal With Australian Gov’t to Use Blockchain for Data Security

JUL 05, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

IBM has signed a five-year $740 million deal with the Australian gov’t to bring blockchain to “many, many government agencies.”

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Media: BitMEX Crypto Exchange Co-Founder Becomes Britain's ‘Youngest’ Bitcoin Billionaire

JUL 02, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Ben Delo, 34 year old Oxford alumnus and BitMEX co-founder has reportedly become Britain’s youngest self-made Bitcoin billionaire.

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Walmart To Implement Blockchain-Based Delivery System

MAR 02, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Walmart’s patent application on a Blockchain-based delivery device was released by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Chinese Retail Giant To Use Blockchain To Track Beef, Prove Food Safety

MAR 04, 2018 | by Aaron Wood

Chinese retail giant JD.com to implement Blockchain-based food monitoring system for its beef supply.

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IBM Backs New US Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin That Runs on Stellar Network

JUL 17, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

IBM has backed a new project for a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin that runs on the Stellar blockchain network.

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AIG Issues First Insurance Policy Based on Blockchain Technology

JUN 19, 2017 | by Anthony Coggine

AIG announces its first multinational smart contract-based insurance policy utilizing Blockchain technology in partnership with Standard Chartered Bank and IBM....

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Amazon Web Services Won’t Launch Blockchain-based Services, Says CEO Andy Jassy

DEC 02, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

Despite rumors, the Amazon subsidiary will not be launching the same type of Blockchain-based services as its competitors, cites “other solutions.”

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Despite China Fears, Year’s Good Bitcoin News Outweighs the Bad

SEP 22, 2017 | by David Dinkins

The market is full of FUD about China mining bans and the like. Perhaps we’ve forgotten that the good news this year has far outweighed the bad.

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Walmart Is Ready To Use Blockchain For Its Live Food Business

APR 24, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

American retail giant Walmart is ready to use Blockchain for tracking foods, VP of Food Safety and Health said at a conference today.

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Bitcoin Mining To Use 0.5% Of World’s Energy By End Of 2018, Peer-Reviewed Research Shows

MAY 17, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

Economist Alex de Vries calculates the amount of energy used by specific Bitcoin miners in their lifetime, concluding that their energy use is a “big problem”.

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Digital Currencies: To Invest Or Not To Invest?

AUG 23, 2017 | by Rakesh Upadhyay

Why digital currencies are good for your portfolio.

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Bitcoin, Blockchain Continue March Toward Mainstream With Government Partnerships

NOV 06, 2017 | by Blaise Mathai

Blockchain@State Forum brought industry leaders in contact with US government agencies, fosters cooperation, understanding.

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Bitcoin’s Less Valuable Spawn: Top Six Most Ridiculous Altcoins

NOV 08, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

Bitcoin may make sense, but there are a lot of coins that don’t even try to.

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IBM Backs New US Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin That Runs on Stellar Network

JUL 17, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

IBM has backed a new project for a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin that runs on the Stellar blockchain network.

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Media: BitMEX Crypto Exchange Co-Founder Becomes Britain's ‘Youngest’ Bitcoin Billionaire

JUL 02, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Ben Delo, 34 year old Oxford alumnus and BitMEX co-founder has reportedly become Britain’s youngest self-made Bitcoin billionaire.

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Telecom Giant Comcast Leads $3 Mln Seed Round For Blockchain Startup Blockdaemon

MAR 07, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

The telecommunications conglomerate Comcast has just led a VC seed round for Blockchain startup Blockdaemon, raising a total of over $3 mln.

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Hodler’s Digest, August 5-12: You Can’t Actually Buy A Frappucino With Bitcoin, But You Can Ship More Things On Blockchain

AUG 12, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

The US DEA actually encourages people to keep using cryptocurrencies, and the WSJ releases a report exposing a variety of “pump and dump” schemes.

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Bank of America Applies for Blockchain-Based Encrypted Crypto Storage System Patent

AUG 25, 2018 | by Helen Partz

The U.S.’s second-largest bank, Bank of America, has applied for a blockchain patent for developing an encrypted crypto storage system for enterprises.

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IBM Blockchain Payments To Use Stellar In Major Partnership Deal

OCT 16, 2017 | by William Suberg

IBM and payments network KlickEx have announced Stellar as the backbone of its new “cross-border payments solution.”

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IBM Reveals Blockchain Computer ‘Smaller Than Grain Of Salt’ To Track Objects, Devices

MAR 19, 2018 | by William Suberg

IBM has big plans for its new Blockchain computer, which is granular in size but could make its way into “everyday devices” in five years.

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IBM Signs $740 Million Deal With Australian Gov’t to Use Blockchain for Data Security

JUL 05, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

IBM has signed a five-year $740 million deal with the Australian gov’t to bring blockchain to “many, many government agencies.”

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IBM Announces 1,800 New Jobs in France In Blockchain, AI, and IoT Within Next Two Years

MAY 24, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

IBM CEO Virginia Rometty has announced a two-year plan to create 1,800 new jobs in France in areas including blockchain, AI, and IoT.

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US National Insurance Advisory AAIS Introduces IBM Blockchain-Based Reporting Tool

AUG 15, 2018 | by Helen Partz

The American Association of Insurance Services has introduced openIDL, an insurance reporting tool based on IBM’s blockchain.

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IBM And Maersk Start Promised Blockchain Supply Chain Company

JAN 17, 2018 | by Jon Buck

IBM and Maersk make good on previous promises, announce the start of Blockchain supply chain platform.

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