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FinTech in Belt and Road – Transforming French Freight Logistics with Blockchain

The Fourth Belt and Road Summit was held over two days in September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The Summit was organized in a joint effort by the Hong Kong Government, the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC). The event was attended by top government officials and business leaders from … Continue reading FinTech in Belt and Road – Transforming French Freight Logistics with Blockchain

Blockchain and IoT: Transforming Hong Kong into a Smart City

Blockchain and IoT: Transforming Hong Kong into a Smart City In December of 2016 the Hong Kong Government released the Smart City Blueprint with a vision to develop Hong Kong into a world-class smart city. The key aims of this transformation are to improve the connectivity, efficiency and environment of Hong Kong by leveraging advances … Continue reading Blockchain and IoT: Transforming Hong Kong into a Smart City

Ford Test Drives the Use of Blockchain Technology for Energy Efficient Vehicles

Blockchain technology is indeed making giant strides in its integration process in today’s digital world. Blockchain technology has currently been utilized by tech-based companies like Samsung, Facebook, IBM, and others, these companies use different blockchain platforms but all to further solidify the position of blockchain technology in the tech world. Ford Motors, the auto giant, … Continue reading Ford Test Drives the Use of Blockchain Technology for Energy Efficient Vehicles

World Economic Forum Partners with Mining Companies to Design Blockchain Solutions

According to a Medium post released on Oct. 25, seven major mining and metals companies have decided to partner with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to experiment, design, deploy blockchain solutions and sustainably maximize blockchain sourcing of raw materials. The companies will build a sustainable blockchain platform, report carbon emissions, increase efficiency, track materials, and … Continue reading World Economic Forum Partners with Mining Companies to Design Blockchain Solutions

Greyp Teams Up with Blockchain Entities for Automated Payment System

Greyp, a Croatian mobility tech startup and electric bike manufacturer, has partnered with two blockchain firms, the Energy Web Foundation (EWF) and slock.it, to establish an automated payment structure for IoT vehicles.  EWF utilizes blockchain in the energy industry, whereas slock.it is an IoT firm that connects physical devices to the blockchain network.  According to … Continue reading Greyp Teams Up with Blockchain Entities for Automated Payment System

Singaporean Company Launches World’s First Blockchain-Enabled Carbon Trading Exchange

AirCarbon Pte, a Singaporean exempt private company, has established the first-ever blockchain-powered carbon trading exchange (CTX) that will permit corporate buyers and airlines to sell and purchase tokens subsidized by carbon offset credits. This is based on the approval of the International Civil Aviation Organization.  According to Bloomberg, the company has appealed to the Monetary … Continue reading Singaporean Company Launches World’s First Blockchain-Enabled Carbon Trading Exchange

How Distributed Ledger Technology Can Help our Dying Planet Become a Greener Place

Air pollution, one of the plagues currently troubling the human population. In countries like Delhi and china, because of severe air pollution, it is common to see people move around with gas masks, and sometimes motorists have to seal their car doors and windows with tape, because of the danger of breathing polluted air. Many … Continue reading How Distributed Ledger Technology Can Help our Dying Planet Become a Greener Place

SAP and GS1 to Establish Blockchain Prototype to Enhance Road Safety

SAP, a multinational software corporation, and GS1, a non-profit organization that maintains and develops global standards, have created a blockchain prototype intended at the digitization of tire retread activities for better road safety. Notably, the blockchain network deployed will be instrumental in tracking tires’ life-cycle.  Realistically, the renewal of tire treads can happen several times … Continue reading SAP and GS1 to Establish Blockchain Prototype to Enhance Road Safety

Walmart Canada Delves Deeper into Blockchain with DLT Labs Tie-Up

Walmart Canada has teamed up with DLT Labs for its blockchain-driven freight and payment network that is touted to be the world’s most prominent full production blockchain solution for any sector application.  The new network will utilize distributed ledger technology to automate payments and reconciliation, authenticate transactions, and trail deliveries between Walmart Canada and the … Continue reading Walmart Canada Delves Deeper into Blockchain with DLT Labs Tie-Up

Blockchain Enhances Traceability of Organic Cotton from Farm to Consumer

Fashion for Good, PVH Corp, C&A Foundation & Organic Cotton Accelerator, Bext 360, and Zalando have successfully collaborated on a blockchain pilot project that traces organic cotton from farm to consumer. Notably, in recent years, there has been intense pressure for transparency to be incorporated into the fashion value chain from consumers and governments.  In … Continue reading Blockchain Enhances Traceability of Organic Cotton from Farm to Consumer

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