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Hedera Hashgraph, Touted as High-Speed Blockchain Alternative, Now Live

Hedera Hashgraph has launched its long-awaited public network, backed by major corporations and promising faster transactions than any blockchain.

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IBM Official Elected Chair of Hyperledger Blockchain Tech Board

Arnaud Le Hors of IBM has been elected chair of the technical steering committee at Hyperledger, succeeding Intel's Dan Middleton.

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IBM, Tata Become First Big Techs to Back Hedera Blockchain

IBM and Indian telecom Tata Communications have joined the governance council of Hedera Hashgraph, a blockchain alternative for enterprises.

Hedera Hashgraph (CoinDesk archives)

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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.

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New Jersey Signs Blockchain Task Force Program Into Law

A new program will bring blockchain solutions to the NJ government.

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Microsoft, Salesforce Join Hyperledger Enterprise Blockchain Consortium

Microsoft and Salesforce have joined Hyperledger, lending their enterprise software heft to the DLT consortium.

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The Speed Dreams of Security Tokens

Security tokens may have many potential advantages over traditional assets – but speed is not one of them, argues Noelle Acheson.

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IBM, Maersk Finally Sign Up 2 Big Carriers for Shipping Blockchain

IBM and Maersk's shipping blockchain has finally recruited two major marine cargo carriers after early efforts floundered.

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IBM Blockchain Finance Lead Jesse Lund Is Leaving the Firm

Jesse Lund, IBM’s global head of blockchain for financial services, is no longer working for the company.

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Microsoft, Ethereum Group Launch Token-Building Kit for Enterprises

Microsoft and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance have corralled major firms behind a new project to help businesses design and create tokens.

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