Blockchain

Blockchain is resistant to modification of the data. It is "an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way.

By design, a blockchain is resistant to modification of the data. It is "an open, distributed ledger that can record transactions between two parties efficiently and in a verifiable and permanent way".

Source: en.wikipedia.org

US Lawmakers Explore How Blockchain Can Help SMBs
US Lawmakers Explore How Blockchain Can Help SMBs
February 28, 2020  |  B2B Payments

To explore the positive impacts of blockchain on small businesses, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business plans to hold a hearing next...

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Bitcoin Daily: New Zealand Might Change Crypto Tax Rules; Singapore Rules Against eCurrency Operator; ConsenSys To Use Crypto In Healthcare Projects
Bitcoin Daily: New Zealand Might Change Crypto Tax Rules; Singapore Rules Against eCurrency Operator; ConsenSys...
February 25, 2020  |  Bitcoin

New Zealand is considering changes to its treatment of cryptocurrencies, including dropping a tax on goods and services that many people are unhappy with, according...

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PSCU Testing CULedger’s Blockchain-Based Digital ID System
PSCU Testing CULedger’s Blockchain-Based Digital ID System
February 24, 2020  |  Credit Unions

PSCU, the credit union service organization (CUSO), announced on Monday (Feb. 24) that it is finishing up a proof of concept (POC) with CULedger and...

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Citi Joins Trade Finance Network
Citi Joins Trade Finance Network
February 20, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Citi is signing on to Contour’s blockchain-driven trade finance network, Contour announced in a press release on Sunday (Feb. 16). The bank joins numerous banking giants...

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Cisco On The Future Of Safe And Smart Cities
Cisco On The Future Of Safe And Smart Cities
February 17, 2020  |  Intelligence of Things

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Wells Fargo Invests $5M In Blockchain Analysis Startup Elliptic
Wells Fargo Invests $5M In Blockchain Analysis Startup Elliptic
February 13, 2020  |  Investments

Wells Fargo Strategic Capital (WFSC) is backing the London-based blockchain analysis firm Elliptic with a $5 million investment, bringing the startup’s Series B round to...

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Bitcoin Daily: JPMorgan May Merge Quorum With ConsenSys; New Canadian Stablecoin Aims At Cross-Border Payments
Bitcoin Daily: JPMorgan May Merge Quorum With ConsenSys; New Canadian Stablecoin Aims At Cross-Border Payments
February 12, 2020  |  Bitcoin

JPMorgan Chase’s marquee blockchain unit, Quorum, will merge with Brooklyn-based startup ConsenSys, according to sources familiar with the inner workings of the deal. The deal...

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Augmenting Trust With Technology In Global Trade Finance
Augmenting Trust With Technology In Global Trade Finance
February 11, 2020  |  B2B Payments

In cross-border trade, trust has historically been a critical part of the equation. Corporate buyers must trust that their suppliers will deliver what they promised....

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New Payment Rails Take On Real-Time B2B Friction
New Payment Rails Take On Real-Time B2B Friction
February 11, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The latest data from Nacha found a new record-high growth rate for adoption of ACH payments, with B2B payments showcasing a surge in adoption of...

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