China’s latest blockchain project targets e-commerce industry
A Chinese blockchain association has partnered with local tech company Chongqing Jinwowo Technologies to develop a blockchain-based e-commerce platform.
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This week in tech: SEC settles with companies, Libra in more problems and Tether charged
The week has had everything, from raising millions of dollars in funding, to regulators cracking down on fraudulent projects to adoption by major brands. Oh, and Libra sunk into more problems which led to its backers backing out.
Walmart pilot to track shrimp imports via blockchain
The world’s largest retailer has launched a blockchain platform that will track shrimp exports from India to Sam’s Club locations.
Walmart reasserts interest in blockchain-powered drones
Walmart is pushing ahead with technology to coordinate how drones fly.
Walmart follows Facebook down the crypto rabbit hole
Walmart has patented its own version of stablecoin, according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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.
MIT predicts blockchain to become mainstream this year
Blockchain technology and adoption is about to explode. This is the prediction of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Technology Review, which expects blockchains to become commonplace this year.
Walmart’s leafy greens will be tracked on blockchain by September 2019
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer both by revenue and employee count, has turned to blockchain technology for help in its battle with E.coli contamination scares.
Walmart fights package theft with patent to blockchainize deliveries
Walmart proposes a system of locker hubs where packages can be deposited until their recipients can sign for them, and a monitoring system for the availability of these lockers on a blockchain.
Walmart’s blockchain-based food supply tracking platform goes live
Suppliers have begun entering food products into the ledger.
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.