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PORTSMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Maersk shipping containers are seen in the dock area of Portsmouth International Ferry Port on January 08, 2019 in Portsmouth, England. Leader of the Liberal Democrats Vince Cable has visited Portsmouth International Ferry Terminal to hear how a no-deal Brexit may impact the flow of goods travelling to and from Europe through the port. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

IBM and Maersk’s shipping container blockchain is closing shop because of a lack of commercial traction, while the Australian stock exchange’s much-delayed blockchain project was canceled.

By Ian Allison

Nov 30, 2022 at 8:27 p.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2022

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IBM Ventures Further Into Crypto Custody With METACO, Deutsche Bank Tie-Ups

Big Blue wading deeper into these waters speaks to a broader change in the posture of corporates toward public blockchains.

By Ian Allison

Mar 25, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. UTC

Mar 25, 2021

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IBM Blockchain Is a Shell of Its Former Self After Revenue Misses, Job Cuts: Sources

“There is not really going to be a blockchain team any longer,” said a person familiar with the situation.

By Ian Allison

Feb 1, 2021 at 5:58 p.m. UTC

Feb 1, 2021

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IBM Blockchain to Offer Decentralized Smart Contract Option

IBM is implementing the Hyperledger Fabric 2.0 base layer to support smart contract governance on its blockchain platform.

By Paddy Baker

May 12, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. UTC

May 12, 2020

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Everledger Looks Beyond Blood Diamonds With ESG Supply Chain Collaboration

Everledger, known for tracking diamonds on the blockchain, says the supply chain for batteries is where it will focus next.

By Ian Allison

Mar 25, 2020 at 4:00 a.m. UTC

Mar 25, 2020

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IBM Blockchain App Promotes ‘Virtuous Cycle’ for Sustainable Coffee

IBM is launching a new app that uses blockchain to allow consumers interested in sustainability to trace the coffee they buy along the supply chain.

By Paddy Baker

Jan 6, 2020 at 4:33 p.m. UTC

Jan 6, 2020

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Mining Giant Glencore to Trace Cobalt Using 'Responsible Sourcing' Blockchain Consortium

Glencore, one of the world’s largest cobalt producers, will use a Hyperledger Fabric blockchain to responsibly source its supply chain.

By Danny Nelson

Dec 12, 2019 at 8:10 p.m. UTC

Dec 12, 2019

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IBM Ethical Mineral Sourcing Blockchain to Debut in Spring

Ford, Volkswagon, LG and Volvo plan to take a cobalt-tracking blockchain platform live next year.

By Danny Nelson

Nov 6, 2019 at 5:01 a.m. UTC

Nov 6, 2019

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IBM Files Patent for a Blockchain-Based Web Browser

The patent describes a peer-to-peer network for managing and storing browsing session data.

By William Foxley

Aug 10, 2019 at 3:34 p.m. UTC

Aug 10, 2019

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We.Trade Co-Founder Mancone Is Leaving the Enterprise Blockchain Firm

Roberto Mancone is leaving we.trade, the live trade finance blockchain platform which he helped grow into a legal entity comprising 14 banks.

By Ian Allison

Apr 29, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 29, 2019

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