Walmart punts on blockchain tech to secure payment data
Tech 20 April 2018

Walmart punts on blockchain tech to secure payment data

The U.S Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published two patent filings by Walmart describing blockchain-based applications that will help secure payments and protect private information from third parties.

Amazon wins patent for cryptocurrency data marketplace
Tech 18 April 2018

Amazon wins patent for cryptocurrency data marketplace

A subsidiary of e-commerce and cloud computing giant Amazon has been granted a patent for a streaming data service that could allow its subscribers to receive real-time cryptocurrency transactions data.

First EU blockchain hackathon offers €100K prize
Tech 16 April 2018

First EU blockchain hackathon offers €100K prize

In a bid to explore how blockchain technology can be used for intellectual property (IP) rights enforcement, European Union (EU) agencies are organizing a “Blockathon” event in Brussels in June.