Patents

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ZhongAn Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese online insurer ZhongAn, hopes to patent a blockchain solution for protecting digital media against piracy.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 13, 2018

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In a recently released patent application, tech giant Huawei touts a blockchain system for protecting digital property rights.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 7, 2018

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A run-down of some of the more notable crypto and blockchain patents seen in 2017.

By Nikhilesh DeDec 26, 2017

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The U.K.'s largest internet and telecoms provider, BT, has been awarded a patent for a method to prevent malicious attacks on blockchains.

By Nikhilesh DeNov 1, 2017

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Electronics giant Sony has proposed a two-part blockchain-based multi-factor authentication system in a new patent application.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 30, 2017

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New patent filings from American Express suggest the credit card provider is looking at blockchain as part of a consumer rewards system.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 23, 2017

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Consortium startup R3 has filed two patent applications detailing ways to apply distributed ledger tech to agreements between financial institutions.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 23, 2017

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In a new patent filing, tech giant Cisco describes a blockchain management system for monitoring Internet of Things devices on a network.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 20, 2017

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New Bank of America patent filings hint it believes blockchain could one day assist its high-volume data processing objectives.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 19, 2017

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Nasdaq has been awarded a patent for a blockchain-based data matching system that could boost efficiency in clearing and settlement.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 18, 2017