Walmart Wants to Track Delivery Drones With Blockchain Tech
One of the world's largest retailers envisions a future in which it might use distributed ledger tech to ensure drone deliveries.
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May 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
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CME Explores Cryptocurrency Derivatives Contracts in Patent Filing
Derivatives giant CME has developed a system for delivering digital currencies tied to futures contracts, patent documents reveal.
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May 5, 2017 at 1:25 p.m. UTC
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Oracle Plans Blockchain 'Pipelines' to Boost Employee Efficiency
A new patent application from Oracle suggests the database software giant is looking to blockchain for improved workflows.
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May 2, 2017 at 10:05 a.m. UTC
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AT&T Explores Cryptocurrency Car Payments in New Patent Filing
Digital currency payments in vehicles may not be far off, if the ideas in a new patent application from telecom giant AT&T enter real-world use.
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Apr 24, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
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Western Union Seeks Patent for Digital Currency Analysis
Money transfer giant Western Union is seeking a patent for a transaction analysis system that could be applied to digital currencies like bitcoin.
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Mar 21, 2017 at 9:06 p.m. UTC
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Patent Trolls Beware: 40 Firms Join Fight Against Blockchain IP Abuse
The Chamber of Digital Commerce has formed a new council to help the blockchain industry better protect its intellectual property.
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Mar 16, 2017 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
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Reuters: Self-Proclaimed 'Satoshi' Craig Wright Still Seeking Bitcoin Patents
The man who controversially claimed to be bitcoin's inventor has featured in a report claiming he is making a "land grab" for bitcoin patents.
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Mar 2, 2017 at 2:22 p.m. UTC
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Major UK Telecom Seeks Blockchain Security Patent
One of the UK's largest telecoms, BT, is seeking a patent for a security system aimed at preventing malicious attacks on blockchains.
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Feb 3, 2017 at 1:06 p.m. UTC
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Coinbase Seeks Patent for Bitcoin Private Key Security System
Bitcoin and ether exchange startup Coinbase is seeking a patent for a security system for bitcoin private keys.
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Dec 2, 2016 at 1:51 p.m. UTC
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Credit Card Giant MasterCard Files 4 New Blockchain Patents
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published four applications filed by MasterCard related to its work with blockchain tech.
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Nov 29, 2016 at 12:45 p.m. UTC
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