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Major Agriculture Companies Partner to Use Blockchain in Grain Trading

The world’s four largest agriculture companies, known as ABCD, are integrating blockchain for automating grain and oilseed post-trade execution processes.
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Nasdaq Wins Blockchain Patent for Smart Contract-Based Information Release System

Almost two years after submission, Nasdaq is targeting media information release procedures in its latest patent award.
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US Recession by 2020 Has 60% Chance, is Crypto an Alternative?

JPMorgan Chase has predicted a 60% chance for the next US recession to occur by 2020. Can crypto be a viable alternative to existing stores of value?
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National Bank of Canada Trials Blockchain Platform for Trade Finance – Coinjournal

National Bank of Canada has announced the successful completion of a pilot program in collaboration with IT firm CGI and blockchain startup Skuchain to use blockchain technology in trade finance.
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Visa Integrates Open Source Hyperledger Tech for B2B Blockchain Payments

Visa is integrating open-source blockchain code from the Hyperledger Fabric ahead of the commercial launch of its own blockchain service for enterprise payments in Q1 2019.
— Citește pe www.ccn.com/visa-integrates-open-source-hyperledger-tech-for-b2b-blockchain-payments/

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Why Bitcoin and Crypto Have No Future – Think Outside the Blox – Medium

when the NYSE is creating the cryptocurrency trading platform Bakkt in collaboration with Microsoft and Starbucks with physically backed Bitcoin futures contracts. when Brendan Eich, creator of…
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SEC’s New Fintech Hub Helps Blockchain Startups Navigate ICO Rules

The SEC has launched a new fintech hub that will allow blockchain innovators, ICO operators, and others to discuss regulations with agency staff.
— Citește pe www.ccn.com/sec-bullish-on-blockchain-tech-with-a-new-fintech-hub/

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Blockchain Can Reshape Global e-Government Procurement, Say World Bank Experts

Blockchain technology can aid in defragmenting many countries’ procurement structures, a new report concludes.
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GDPR is ‘Kryptonite’ to Google and Facebook, Brave Executive Tells EU

Brave Browser has described how a core principle of GDPR called “Purpose Limitation” can be used to prevent anti-competitive behavior by Google and Facebook.
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Toyota Uses Blockchain Tech to Reduce Fraud in Digital Advertising Campaigns

Toyota has partnered with blockchain ads analytics firm Lucidity to reduce wasted spending and address fraud in its advertising campaigns.
— Citește pe cointelegraph.com/news/toyota-uses-blockchain-tech-to-reduce-fraud-in-digital-advertising-campaigns