Internet of Things

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Microsoft Is Connecting Its Major Products to Blockchain – Here's Why
The software giant's Azure cloud division is building bridges between its blockchain services and other, widely used infrastructure and platforms.
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Blockchain for IoT: A Big Idea Meets Hard Design Questions
Cut through the tantalizing visions of cars with wallets trading with each other, and you'll find debates taking shape over nitty-gritty details.
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Bankers Tout Trade Finance as the Sweet Spot for Blockchain
London's Blockchain Summit heard banks weigh the possible savings blockchain could bring to global trade – as well as noting the pain points.
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Blockchain Must Adapt to Build Trust in the Internet of Things
While there is tremendous promise for the tech, blockchain must evolve substantially to meet the unique demands of the internet of things.
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The Auto Industry Is Gearing Up for a Blockchain-Powered Future
Automotive executives are starting to wake up to the use cases of blockchain in the industry, but there's a way to go.
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Nokia Is Letting Consumers Monetize Their Data with Blockchain
The long-anticipated launch of Streamr's real-time data platform was accompanied by two high-profile partnership announcements.
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Inclusive Insurance? Businesses See Blockchain As Change-Enabler
A perfect storm of new tech including blockchain, the internet of things and big data analytics is changing the outlook for microinsurance.
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BMW, Ford, GM: World's Largest Automakers Form Blockchain Coalition
BMW, Ford, GM and Renault have joined with tech providers to form the biggest-ever consortium focused on blockchain for the automotive industry.
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IBM Reimagines Proof-of-Work for Blockchain IoT
Your smart lightbulb can't crush hashes at the rate of a giant mining farm, so how can it stay secure? The answer might be in the nonce.
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IOTA: The $3.7 Billion Crypto Developers Love to Hate
One of the largest crypto assets has been under fire for its technical decisions, with some developers even branding IOTA the coin they love to hate.
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