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Tech
Blockchain
JPEG on the Blockchain: Image Format Creator Believes Tech Can Fight Copyright Theft
A blockchain-based system might better flag fakes and prevent copyright violations, technical committee JPEG says.
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By Paddy Baker
Feb 21, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 21, 2020
BlockchainCopyrightJpegImages
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Finance
Tv
Dish Network Files Patent for Blockchain-Based Anti-Piracy System
The satellite TV firm's newly published patent application details a means to combat online piracy using blockchain.
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By Paddy Baker
Jan 13, 2020 at 12:17 p.m. UTC
Jan 13, 2020
TVIntellectual PropertyCopyrightDISHPatents
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Markets
South korea
Korean Conglomerate CJ Develops Blockchain for Music Copyright
CJ, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates, is developing a blockchain-based music copyright management system.
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By Richard Meyer
Sep 20, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 20, 2019
South KoreaMusicIntellectual PropertyCopyrightNews
Bitcoin and men
Markets
Copyright
Who Is Wei Liu? Second Copyright Filing Appears for Bitcoin White Paper
Craig Wright now has a legal rival for claimed authorship of the bitcoin white paper, as a second registration is filed with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Bitcoin and men
By Daniel Palmer
May 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
May 30, 2019
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Copyright
Craig Wright Attempts to Copyright the Satoshi White Paper and Bitcoin Code
Craig Wright has filed copyright registrations for the original Satoshi white paper and bitcoin code with the U.S. Copyright Office.
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By John Biggs
May 21, 2019 at 12:47 p.m. UTC
May 21, 2019
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Markets
Baidu
Baidu's Blockchain Photo App Launches With Its Own Token
Chinese internet search giant Baidu has created a proprietary token to power its new blockchain-based photo validating and sharing service. 
photos
By Wolfie Zhao
Jul 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2018
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Markets
Copyright
Intel Thinks Blockchain Could Power a Next-Gen Media Rights Manager
Tech giant Intel has moved to protect a custom system for digital rights management built on a blockchain.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 19, 2018 at 12:05 a.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2018
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Markets
Ethereum
Coders Beware: Licensing Issues Abound for Ether Apps
Lawyers take a look at the challenges involved in using ethereum's open-source code, and what they claim are its potential pitfalls.
code, monument
By Matt Savare, John Wintermute and Shailley Singh
Dec 6, 2017 at 12:01 p.m. UTC
Dec 6, 2017
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Markets
Ethereum
Fight for Your Right: Universal Music Veteran Launches Ethereum IP Platform
A newly funded startup called Blokur aims to use the ethereum blockchain to better manage rights within the music industry.
viynl, music
By Michael del Castillo
Oct 5, 2017 at 12:01 p.m. UTC
Oct 5, 2017
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Markets
Law
US Commerce Department Weighs Blockchain at Washington Event
An event held in Washington, DC, today saw the US Commerce Department speak with blockchain startup executives and technology enthusiasts.
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By Stan Higgins
Dec 9, 2016 at 9:01 p.m. UTC
Dec 9, 2016
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