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IBM Testing Lygon Blockchain Platform To Streamline Property Leasing
Blockchain // July 04, 2019

ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, IBM, Scentre Group and Westpac have announced they are partnering to launch a live pilot for Lygon, a new digital platform using blockchain technology to digitize the bank guarantee process needed for retail property leases. While bank guarantees have primarily been issued...

White House Finalizes Rules On SMB Tax Break
B2B Payments // January 21, 2019

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has finalized rules through which businesses will be able to take advantage of a new 20 percent tax deduction. The deduction for pass-through businesses was part of the tax-cut legislation that President Donald Trump signed at the end of...

Amazon’s HQ2 Hunt Has Real Estate Investors Making Bets
Retail // October 23, 2018

Even before Amazon names the city where it will put its second headquarters, investors are already looking for cash commitments and capital to invest real estate ahead of the announcement. Some investors are even purchasing shares in a firm that owns real estate in a city...

The Power Of Platforms To Make Rental Income A Sure Thing
Retail // December 18, 2017

Inspiration for innovators often comes out of the blue. In the case of Rented.com CEO Andrew McConnell, that unexpected moment happened over lunch several years ago as he and two family friends discussed the emerging wonder of renting out their vacation homes on VRBO.com. At the time, McConnell...

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Bitcoin Daily: Gaming Currency Surges In Real Cash; Airline Allows Passengers To Pay In Crypto

February 21, 2020
People flying with Norwegian Air will soon be able to pay for their flights with cryptocurrency, according to CoinDesk. Norwegian Air, one of the largest airlines in Europe, will allow the service because of a partnership with Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) CEO Stig Kjos-Mathisen, whose technology will provide a payment infrastructure that enables Norwegian Air customers […]

IBM Testing Lygon Blockchain Platform To Streamline Property Leasing

July 04, 2019
ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, IBM, Scentre Group and Westpac have announced they are partnering to launch a live pilot for Lygon, a new digital platform using blockchain technology to digitize the...

Amazon’s HQ2 Hunt Has Real Estate Investors Making Bets

October 23, 2018
Even before Amazon names the city where it will put its second headquarters, investors are already looking for cash commitments and capital to invest real estate ahead of the announcement. Some...

Credit Peers Revolutionizes Property Investment In The UK

February 07, 2017
Large property transactions were once a business only open to major institutions and banks. But with the launch of Credit Peers, a peer-to-business property platform, individuals can now lend to...