IBM

IBM, Merck Declare FDA-Backed Drug Tracing Blockchain a Success

IBM, Merck, Walmart and KPMG’s drug-tracing blockchain pilot exceeded the interoperability benchmarks set by the Food and Drug Administration, the group said.

By Danny NelsonMay 4, 2020

Merck, IBM, KPMG and Walmart built their drug tracking trial on Hyperledger Fabric. (Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock)

Policy

Big Tech Signs Rare Open Source Pledge to Boost Supplies During COVID-19

Major tech firms are opening their patents to allow developers to build much needed tools during the coronavirus crisis.

By Daniel KuhnApr 20, 2020

Open sourcing patents will enable the development and iteration of essential goods, which otherwise would be stymied by copyright law. (Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin News Roundup for March 30, 2020

Bitcoin is back and Breitling puts watches on the blockchain. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily.

By John Biggs, Adam B. LevineMar 30, 2020

Tech

World Health Organization Teams With IBM, Oracle on Blockchain-Based Coronavirus Data Hub

Big names like IBM, Oracle and the World Health Organization (WHO) will use blockchain technology to track data relating to the coronavirus pandemic.

By Ian AllisonMar 27, 2020

A healthcare worker collects a coronavirus sample. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Finance

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 AllisonMar 25, 2020

Everledger CEO Leanne Kemp image via CoinDesk archives

Finance

Old Rivals Oracle and IBM Want Their Blockchains to Talk to Each Other

IBM and Oracle are working on an interoperability project that could unite the business consortia on the companies' respective blockchain platforms.

By Ian AllisonMar 9, 2020

Finance

IBM’s Public Cloud Is Secure Enough for Crypto Custodians

Announced Tuesday, the latest offering from Onchain Custodian is hosted entirely on Big Blue’s banking-grade public cloud.

By Ian AllisonMar 3, 2020

Finance

IBM Blockchain VP: Every Dollar Spent on Blockchain Yields $15 on Cloud

Enterprise blockchain is a catalyst for further spending at Big Blue, according to Jerry Cuomo, IBM’s vice president of blockchain technologies.

By Ian AllisonFeb 10, 2020

Finance

Custody Provider Vo1t Partners With IBM to Offer Customers More Secure Transactions

The partnership with IBM Hyper Protect ensures clients’ keys are safe even if Vo1t’s data centers are compromised.

By Nate DiCamilloFeb 10, 2020

Bitcoin miners are attractive partners to build AI data centers: Bernstein. (Shutterstock)

Policy

US Food Inspectors to Test IBM Blockchain for Export Certifications

The blockchain feasibility assessment will search out efficiencies in a process marred by regulations and often complex documentary requirements.

By Danny NelsonFeb 3, 2020

"This is the first time that FSIS has sought to utilize blockchain technology,” a spokesperson said. Image credit: Shutterstock

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