Identity


Markets

How-To Website WikiHow Partners With Blockchain Startup Civic

Popular how-to website wikiHow is partnering with blockchain startup Civic to boost the security of its login process.

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Markets

Brazil's Ministry of Planning Is Testing Blockchain Identity Tech

A government agency in Brazil is investigating how it could leverage blockchain technology to verify the legitimacy of ID documents.

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Blockchain ID Startup ShoCard Raises $4 Million in New Funding

ShoCard has announced a new venture funding round, news that coincides with its launch of a new enterprise-focused identity product.

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Finance

Blockchain and Education: A Big Idea in Need of Bigger Thinking

Can blockchain technology have a real impact on education certification? CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues that it can, if the scope is wide enough.

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Markets

Bank of America Files for 3 New Blockchain Patents

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has published three new filings from financial giant Bank of America.

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Finance

US Government Funds Blockchain Key Management Tool With $794k Grant

A blockchain startup has received new funding from the US government to develop blockchain key management solutions.

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Non-Profits See Blockchain Vision, But Face Harsh Realities

Non-profits are fast waking up to the possibilities offered by blockchain, but implementing real-world solutions will be anything but easy.

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Markets

Swiss City Announces Plan to Verify IDs Using Ethereum

A Swiss city known for its cryptocurrency startup ecosystem is launching a new ethereum-based identity service.

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Markets

UN Identity Tech Partner Integrates Blockchain Into Payments Platform

A tech firm involved in the UN's blockchain trials has expanded its work with the tech through its aid-focused payments platform.

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Markets

Gemalto Seeks to Patent Method for Secure Blockchain Identity

Security giant Gemalto hopes to be awarded a US patent for a method of verifying identity using blockchain technology.

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