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CDC to Trial Blockchain With IBM in Bid to Manage Medical Data

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reportedly teaming up with IBM to test blockchain.

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IBM's Stellar Move: Tech Giant Uses Cryptocurrency in Cross-Border Payments

IBM has been settling real cross-border payments in the South Pacific on a blockchain using Stellar's Lumen cryptocurrency.

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IBM, Hyperledger Join Blockchain Identity Consortium

The two enterprise blockchain heavyweights join a diverse group of partners, ranging from other big corporates (Microsoft, Accenture) to startups.

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New Banks Join UBS-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Platform

Four major banks have joined a trade finance initiative launched late last year by Switzerland-based UBS and tech giant IBM.

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'Big Four' Chinese Bank to Launch Blockchain Bancassurance Product

One of China's "Big Four" banks is close to launching a blockchain application for the insurance and banking sectors.

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Inside the Blockchain Factory: How IBM's Distributed Ledger Work Went Global

IBM is building its blockchain work over a growing number of locations and employees, and Marie Wieck ties it all together.

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IBM Joins Automakers, Banks in Blockchain Wallet Project Expansion

IBM is joining a consortium effort that seeks to conceive how blockchain payments could help power autonomous vehicles.

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1,000 Universities: IBM's Ambitious Plan to Fill Vacant Blockchain Jobs

IBM has launched an educational initiative, partnering with 1,000 universities in an effort to fill the many industry positions currently vacant.

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Boldstart Launches Hyperledger Fabric's First Blockchain Accelerator

The enterprise-facing Hyperledger Fabric blockchain now has its own accelerator, one backed by a notable venture investor.

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Walmart, Kroger & Nestle Team with IBM Blockchain to Fight Food Poisoning

A new consortium being spearheaded by IBM is seeking to use blockchain to improve global food safety – and cut costs for suppliers.

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