Blockchain
Korean Government-Backed Researchers File for Blockchain Patent
A South Korean government-funded organization has submitted a blockchain-related patent application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Binance Taps UNIDO Goodwill Ambassador to Lead Charity Effort
Binance announced today that it has appointed Helen Hai as the new head of its charity foundation.
Walmart Looks to Blockchain for Better Package Tracking
A new patent filing finds retail giant Walmart seeking to utilize blockchain technology to solve problems when scheduling deliveries.
Cloud Provider Xunlei Launches Blockchain File System
Xunlei Limited announced that it has launched a distributed file system called ThunderChain File System (TCFS) for its blockchain platform.
Facebook Has a New Director of Engineering for Blockchain
Facebook is getting even more serious about blockchain, appointing a new director of engineering to focus on the technology.
IBM Wants to Track Code Milestones on a Blockchain
A new patent application from IBM suggests that the tech giant is eyeing blockchain as a way to chart programmer contributions for projects.
Crypto Valley Declares Blockchain Voting Trial a 'Success'
Zug, home of the "Crypto Valley" in Switzerland, has successfully completed its first test of a blockchain-based voting system.
UK Food Watchdog Trials Blockchain for Meat Inspection
The U.K.'s food watchdog announced its success in a pilot project tracking and monitoring data about meat on the blockchain.
The Russian Military Is Building a Blockchain Research Lab
The Russian Ministry of Defense is launching a blockchain research lab to examine how to combat cybersecurity threats.
F1 Champ Alonso Adopts KodakCoin Platform for Image Protection
Fernando Alonso, the world's top Formula One racing driver, is tapping a blockchain-secured platform to safeguard his image rights.
