distributed ledger

A distributed ledger is a consensus of replicated, shared, and synchronized digital data geographically spread across multiple sites, countries, or institutions. There is no central administrator or centralized data storage.

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The Blockchain Pivot Effect: Quick Cash For Non-Blockchain Businesses
The Blockchain Pivot Effect: Quick Cash For Non-Blockchain Businesses
January 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

In what was one of the most dramatic representations of the blockchain hype in 2017, a cigar company based in Florida reportedly ditched cigars entirely...

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Forget Bitcoin — Privacy Tokens A Favorite Of The Bad Guys
Forget Bitcoin — Privacy Tokens A Favorite Of The Bad Guys
January 03, 2018  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

Bitcoin may be garnering a lot of interest from all sorts of investors, but it’s losing its luster for criminals, as they move on to...

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Ripple Ramps Up Focus On Blockchain Infrastructure
Ripple Ramps Up Focus On Blockchain Infrastructure
December 21, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain technology firm Ripple is ramping up its focus on distributed ledger infrastructure at a time the company said many are more concerned with bitcoin....

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The Blockchain Consortia Train Continues To Roll
The Blockchain Consortia Train Continues To Roll
December 13, 2017  |  B2B Payments

This time last year, industry experts begin dolling out their predictions for 2017. Deloitte, itself an investor in the technology, predicted ongoing creation of blockchain...

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Blockchain For The Average Joe
Blockchain For The Average Joe
September 14, 2017  |  Blockchain

Imagine shopping for a new outfit, computer or groceries and paying for the purchase with bitcoin. Yes, in a real store. Why not? Love or...

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Accenture And Microsoft Working Toward Digital IDs Via Blockchain
Accenture And Microsoft Working Toward Digital IDs Via Blockchain
June 20, 2017  |  Blockchain

Providing physical of identity (IDs) may soon become a thing of the past. While it’s not entirely possible to have the correct identification within reach...

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AIG, IBM, Standard Chartered Bank Start First Multinational Blockchain Insurance Smart Contract
AIG, IBM, Standard Chartered Bank Start First Multinational Blockchain Insurance Smart Contract
June 16, 2017  |  Blockchain

The insurance industry has now moved full force into the use of blockchain. In a joint announcement, American International Group Inc. (AIG), IBM and Standard...

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Blockchain Tracker: Is Retail Ready For Implementation Yet?
Blockchain Tracker: Is Retail Ready For Implementation Yet?
June 15, 2017  |  Blockchain

Blockchain technology may be used widely in the financial services industry, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will see a smooth transition into the retail...

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