Use Cases & Verticals

Ethereum

Moral Food: A Fish’s Trek From ‘Bait to Plate’ on the Ethereum Blockchain

During Ethereal Summit, attendees were invited to track the tuna in their sushi from start to finish through the use of the ethereum blockchain.

Business  ·  13 May 2018
ConsenSys

At Ethereal Summit, A Human Face On A Blockchain Future

At ConsenSys' Ethereal Summit, the focus was on reaching those people that aren't already a part of the blockchain space.

Business  ·  12 May 2018
Security

Blockchain Security Takes Spotlight At NYC Innovation Summit

Blockchain use cases, but also the technologies vulnerabilities, were discussed at length at the CDX Academy's Blockchain forum on Friday.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 May 2018
Payments

IBM, Global Citizen Seek Blockchain Solutions for Humanitarian Aid

IBM and Global Citizen are issuing a challenge to the world’s developers: use blockchain to revolutionize donations to humanitarian causes.

Business  ·  11 May 2018
Identity

This Crypto Vending Machine Can Tell If You’re 21 And Sell You Beer

Blockchain technology startup Civic will demo how its ID verification services can be used to purchase alcohol via vending machines at Consensus 2018.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 May 2018
China

Researchers to Create ‘Moody’s for Blockchain’ Global Rankings

A scientific institution overseen by China has announced that it will produce monthly assessments of blockchain projects.

Business  ·  11 May 2018
XRP

Ripple: XRP Pilot Cuts Payment Fees Up to 70%

Ripple's xRapid pilot program results found that customers saved both money and time when compared to traditional cross-border transactions.

Business  ·  10 May 2018
News

Walmart Patent Envisions Blockchain-Powered Delivery Fleets

A patent application submitted by Walmart proposes to use autonomous vehicles with a blockchain-based authentication system for package delivery.

Business  ·  10 May 2018
Music Industry

Rapper Mims to Promote ‘Tune’ Token for Artists

Award-winning rapper Mims is to talk about his new artist-focused blockchain project, and perform, at a crypto event this month.

Business  ·  10 May 2018
Facebook

Facebook’s David Marcus to Lead New Blockchain Research Unit

Facebook is reportedly launching a team dedicated to blockchain technology, which will be spearheaded by Messenger's vice president David Marcus. 

Business  ·  8 May 2018
Blockchain

DHS Official Tells Congress Blockchain Uses Are ‘Almost Limitless’

Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, Maersk and UPS described how blockchain can be used in supply chain in a hearing Tuesday.

Business  ·  8 May 2018
Startups

BMW Test Drives Blockchain for Car Mileage Tracking

Blockchain startup Dovu created a pilot program with auto giant BMW to encourage drivers to track their own mileage.

Business  ·  8 May 2018
Regulation

What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain Tuesday

Tuesday's blockchain hearing will specifically look at the technology's applications in supply chain management.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 May 2018
Microsoft

Microsoft Unveils New Blockchain Tools for Azure

Microsoft announced a new "scaffolding" toolkit through its Azure Blockchain Workbench, which can help developers quickly build applications.

Business  ·  7 May 2018
Thailand

Thailand’s Top Exchange Plans Blockchain Funding Market

The Stock Exchange of Thailand unveiled a crowdfunding platform built on blockchain technology to widen the access to capital funds for startups.

Business  ·  7 May 2018