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Blockchain For The Common Good

Information Governance Perspectives

Most people associate blockchain with cryptocurrency, and the buzz around distributed ledger technology continues to make news. But fortunately, entrepreneurs and computer scientists like Ashish Gadnis have demonstrated that you can also use blockchain for the common good.

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How blockchain enables trust in water trading

IBM Big Data Hub

While there is no silver bullet to solve the challenges of the water market, blockchain technology has the capacity to partially solve these challenges by increasing trust, transparency of trading and validation of market participants. And blockchain only works with the buy-in and unanimous agreement of all participants, which creates trust.

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Fintech and Blockchain 2021

Data Matters

Please join us for a program focused on the latest 2021 FinTech and blockchain developments. Lilya Tessler , Partner, Head of Blockchain and Fintech Group. The post Fintech and Blockchain 2021 appeared first on Data Matters Privacy Blog. PDT | 12:00 p.m. EDT | 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Register here.

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US Postal Service Files Blockchain Voting Patent

Schneier on Security

The US Postal Service has filed a patent on a blockchain voting method: Abstract: A voting system can use the security of blockchain and the mail to provide a reliable voting system. The system separates voter identification and votes to ensure vote anonymity, and stores votes on a distributed ledger in a blockchain.

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Blockchain Tracing: The U.S. Government’s Newest Tool to Combat Foreign Crime

Data Matters

Magistrate Judge Faruqui’s opinion is notable for three reasons: Magistrate Judge Faruqui is sending a clear signal that parties cannot expect to hide on the blockchain. Criminal enforcement of sanctions violations via blockchain transactions will follow the foundation laid by OFAC at the civil level. 2d 150, 156 (D.D.C.

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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and blockchain enable the future of payments

IBM Big Data Hub

The financial world has been revolutionized by blockchain technology, which has enabled peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. The introduction of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has added a new dimension to blockchain technology that transforms the future of payments for businesses and individuals.

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What is a Blockchain platform?

OpenText Information Management

Blockchain is perhaps one of the most overhyped technologies that has ever appeared. However, the 2019 Global Blockchain Survey from Deloitte found that over half of respondents saw Blockchain as a critical priority for their business. So, like Mark Twain, Blockchain … The post What is a Blockchain platform?