This week in tech: Criminals booked as IBM and Telefonica lead adoption
The week witnessed a number of legal actions against blockchain and crypto criminals, led by the DoJ. IBM, Telefonica and Spain’s CaixaBank led the adoption of blockchain.
Latest IBM News
IBM patent takes on package drone theft with blockchain’s help
IBM has secured a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a blockchain system aimed at “preventing anonymous theft by drones.”
New IBM blockchain tie-up targets seafood protection
Tech giant IBM has partnered with Raw Seafoods Inc to create a platform that will monitor the seafood supply chain.
Facebook Libra finds a friend in IBM
Tech giant IBM is reportedly open to working with Facebook on its crypto venture as it seeks to expand its blockchain partnerships.
IBM, Travelport want to put hotel commissions on a blockchain
IBM and Travelport are developing a solution for hotel commissions that is based on the technology.
IBM files new patent for a blockchain web browser
The browser will maintain a record of browser events in a blockchain using a peer-to-peer network, according to IBM’s patent filing.
IBM partners with Chainyard to launch blockchain supply chain platform
IBM and Chainyard’s blockchain systems will help several world leading enterprises manage their supply chains.
IBM triples blockchain patents in just one year
While IBM leads in the U.S., it has stiff competition globally with nChain remaining a global leader in blockchain patent holdings.
Three largest Australian banks joins IBM’s blockchain platform
Commonwealth Bank, ANZ and the Westpac Bank will test IBM’s blockchain on bank guarantees.
IBM lays off 1,700 employees, blockchain division largely unaffected
IBM might be going through some cuts, but its careful to keep its blockchain product going.
FDA signs up IBM, Walmart to track prescription drugs on blockchain
Walmart and IBM have been tapped to help secure the drug supply chain with the help of blockchain technology.
IBM partner with Azerbaijan on blockchain for customs
Azerbaijan is hoping to develop a blockchain system of customs that they can use and sell to other countries.