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On the Dangers of Cryptocurrencies and the Uselessness of Blockchain

Schneier on Security

Nothing in that letter is out of the ordinary, and is in line with what I wrote about blockchain in 2019. In response, Matthew Green has written —not really a rebuttal—but a “a general response to some of the more common spurious objections …people make to public blockchain systems.”

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Delivering on promise and purpose in the retail supply chain

IBM Big Data Hub

Today’s consumers want to know that retailers and brands are aligned with their values. So, while retailers can—and must—use technology as their differentiator, to win the lion’s share of consumer hearts, retail leaders must deliver on promises and purpose. Checking all these boxes is no small feat.

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Using blockchain to combat counterfeiting in manufacturing

CGI

Using blockchain to combat counterfeiting in manufacturing. Whether it’s COVID-19 vaccines, industrial goods, car parts or fair-trade chocolate, today consumers want assurance that the product they’ve purchased is genuine. Product authenticity plays a huge role in assuring consumer confidence for B2B and B2C businesses.

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Institutional Investor’s Introduction to Blockchain and Digital Asset Investing

Data Matters

Given the growth of markets for cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-based assets, often referred to as “digital assets,” we see growing interest from traditional investment managers in gaining exposure to this emerging asset class. Article I: Digital Asset Overview and Methods to Gain Exposure to Digital Assets . regulated broker-dealer.

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Hunton Publishes Retail Year in Review

Hunton Privacy

On January 18, 2018, Hunton & Williams LLP’s retail industry lawyers, composed of more than 100 lawyers across practices, released their annual Retail Year in Review publication.

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The time for government blockchain proofs of concept is now

CGI

The time for government blockchain proofs of concept is now. For the past two years, CGI has seen an exponential uptick in commercial sector interest in blockchain beyond just the financial services industry. Many government agencies also have been wading deeper into the blockchain waters. Tue, 05/15/2018 - 06:29.

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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Big Data Hub

It can take many forms, from automated warehouse systems that pick and pack orders, to blockchain-based smart contracts to software that automates purchasing and invoicing processes. Blockchain technologies can increase transparency and traceability in the supply chain, helping to prevent fraud and ensure product authenticity.