Supply Chain

Everledger CEO Leanne Kemp image via CoinDesk archives
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.
Everledger CEO Leanne Kemp image via CoinDesk archives

David Treat of Accenture speaks at the 2020 Hyperledger Global Forum in Phoenix, Ariz.
Hyperledger Conference Shows Where Blockchain Can Fight Global Warming
Social impact took center stage at this year's Hyperledger Global Forum, with perhaps less of an emphasis on banking consortia and trade finance blockchains.
David Treat of Accenture speaks at the 2020 Hyperledger Global Forum in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Canada Forges $130,000 Development Deal for Steel-Tracking Blockchain
The Canadian government has awarded enterprise blockchain startup Mavennet a procurement contract for the development of an on-chain steel-tracking platform.
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Oman's Largest Port Joins Blockchain Shipping Platform TradeLens
Port of Salalah has signed up to TradeLens – a blockchain supply chain platform founded by IBM and Maersk.
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VeChain CEO Sunny Lu (CoinDesk archives)
VeChain Foundation Hacked for $6.5M in VET Token Theft
A VeChain buyback wallet containing 1.1 billion VET was compromised by an unknown hacker, the firm said Friday.
VeChain CEO Sunny Lu (CoinDesk archives)

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When Lambo? Crypto's Favorite Automaker to Track Cars on Salesforce Blockchain
Automobili Lamborghini, the manufacturer of the most craved sports cars in crypto, will trial blockchain tech in its supply chain operations.
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Nestle, Carrefour Extend Blockchain Tracking Effort to Baby Milk
Nestle and Carrefour are using IBM's Food Trust blockchain platform to track organic baby milk products "from dairy to shelf."
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UPS Ships Beef to Japan, Tracked and Monitored Using Blockchain Tech
The shipping giant says it has tracked and delivered a full shipment of beef from Kansas to a Tokyo steakhouse with help from blockchain firm HerdX.
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US Homeland Security Taps Canadian Blockchain Firm to Track Oil Imports
DHS has hired Mavennet to track oil imports into the U.S. by retrofitting existing tracking technology with blockchain.
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Tradewind, Canadian Mint to Verify Origins of Precious Metals on Blockchain
Tradewind Markets is tracking the geography, name and standards of mines that produce precious metals for the Royal Canadian Mint.
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