Identity
Mastercard Looks to Blockchain to Make Coupons Immutable
A patent application from Mastercard suggests that the payments giant is eyeing blockchain as part of a way to verify the authenticity of coupons.

Blockchain Must Adapt to Build Trust in the Internet of Things
While there is tremendous promise for the tech, blockchain must evolve substantially to meet the unique demands of the internet of things.

The Auto Industry Is Gearing Up for a Blockchain-Powered Future
Automotive executives are starting to wake up to the use cases of blockchain in the industry, but there's a way to go.

Social Network Adopts Civic's Blockchain ID System
Civic has launched a decentralized identity verification system, and crypto social network platform Hilo is the first to use it.

This Crypto Vending Machine Can Tell If You're 21 And Sell You Beer
Blockchain technology startup Civic will demo how its ID verification services can be used to purchase alcohol via vending machines at Consensus 2018.

BMW, Ford, GM: World's Largest Automakers Form Blockchain Coalition
BMW, Ford, GM and Renault have joined with tech providers to form the biggest-ever consortium focused on blockchain for the automotive industry.

ICBC's First Blockchain Patent Is Now Public
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, a major state-owned bank, is exploring how to verify and share users' certificates on a blockchain.

Korea's SK Telecom to Build Blockchain for Identity and Asset Exchange
SK Telecom has announced plans to launch a blockchain-based platform aimed to simplify payment and subscription processes.

Bad Checks: Twitter's Identity Crisis Is Costing Users More Than Bitcoin
Twitter's blue check mark verification system is falling under the pressure of the complicated crypto world.

Blythe Masters: Business Blockchain Won't Be 'Winner-Takes-All'
At the Synchronize 2018 conference in New York City, enterprise blockchains heavyweights made it clear they want to build ethereum-like platforms.

