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.
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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.
IBM, Lenovo sign deal for customer service blockchain
IBM will help Lenovo deliver better customer service using blockchain technology and several other advanced technology tools.
IBM granted patent for a DLT-based mobile data sharing platform
IBM now has a patent to use DLT to verify information shared between mobile devices in real time.
Nestlé, Carrefour, IBM partner to track food on a blockchain
Three giants of industry and combining to use blockchain technology to track foodstuffs, to ensure quality and cut costs.
Crypto in Africa: adoption in medical, education, trading industries
There has been a call for crypto education across the African cryptocurrency markets. Some startups have taken the initiatives, and hopefully, the rest will follow soon.
Anti-euro protest art appears in France, campaigns for crypto
Protestors in France have been leading a charge that is designed to boost support for cryptocurrency and weaken the euro’s stance as the only accepted currency.
IBM’s blockchain answer to SWIFT officially launches
IBM's World Wire offers simpler, faster and cheaper international payments and is expected to have a major impact on the success of current dominant cross-border payment provider, SWIFT.
IBM new blockchain patent meant to ward off replay attacks
IBM is clearly interested in improving the overall security of blockchain, and withstanding any potential attacks while still maintaining user privacy and user permissions.
French court clerks to use blockchain based platform for operations
Commercial court clerks in France will soon start recording changes relating to companies' legal status using a blockchain based platform.
IBM partners to launch crypto custody solution targeting banks
IBM will provide the infrastructure for a crypto custody solution by Shuttle Holdings, a New York-based investment firm.