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IBM Donates Code Improvements to Open Source Hyperledger
“The intent is to improve the usability of Hyperledger for all users,” said Christopher Ferris, CTO at IBM.

Does New York's Blockchain-Based Vaccine Passport Protect Your Privacy?
New York's Excelsior Pass, a blockchain-based mobile vaccine passport powered by IBM, has become the subject of contentious debate. Eric Piscini, IBM Watson Health's Global VP of Blockchain, explains how the app works and takes advantage of the blockchain's key features of immutability, security, and privacy protection.

NY's Blockchain-Based COVID-19 Passport Is Now Live
The pass will be used to confirm an individual's recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues.

IBM Ventures Further Into Crypto Custody With METACO, Deutsche Bank Tie-Ups
Big Blue wading deeper into these waters speaks to a broader change in the posture of corporates toward public blockchains.

Ant Group Leads China-Dominated 2020 List of Blockchain Patent Holders
The only non-Chinese firm in the rankings, IBM, came fourth in terms of number of patents.

NY Gov. Cuomo Announces Pilot Project Using IBM's Blockchain-Based COVID-19 App
The health app built with IBM has been named the Excelsior Pass and will be tested in New York City.

IBM, Top Australian Banks Execute Country's First Blockchain Bank Guarantee
By digitizing the paper process, the Lygon joint venture says it has shown it can speed up bank guarantee issuances.

IBM Blockchain Is a Shell of Its Former Self After Revenue Misses, Job Cuts: Sources
“There is not really going to be a blockchain team any longer,” said a person familiar with the situation.

Russian Metals Firm Norilsk Nickel Backs IBM’s Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Pact
The technology is aimed at tracing commodity flows in near-real time.

IBM Launches Test Service Using 'Holy Grail' of Data Privacy Technology
The privacy technology, called fully homomorphic encryption, keeps data hidden even when being processed.
