Patents

Tech

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been granted a U.S. patent for an invention that makes sending bitcoin as easy as email, literally.

By Paddy BakerDec 19, 2019

Markets

Cisco sees a way for blockchain to help secure messages transmitted through telecommunications networks, according to a patent.

By David PanNov 29, 2019

Tech

IBM has won a patent for a blockchain system which tracks packages in case they're stolen by drones.

By Danny NelsonNov 29, 2019

Markets

Coinbase has patented a system which would automatically identify accounts violating AML rules.

By Danny NelsonNov 28, 2019

Markets

Telecoms conglomerate Verizon is eyeing the use of blockchain technology to underpin the dynamic creation of virtual SIM cards.

By Daniel PalmerSep 20, 2019

Markets

Security token trading platform tZERO has been awarded a U.S. patent for a method of recording trading data on public blockchains.

By Anna BaydakovaAug 6, 2019

Markets

Retail giant Walmart has applied for a cryptocurrency patent that bears some similarities to the Libra token proposed by Facebook in mid-June.

By Daniel PalmerAug 2, 2019

Markets

Shinhan Card has been granted a patent for a blockchain payment system that could reportedly do away with physical credit cards.

By Daniel PalmerJul 15, 2019

Markets

Tech giant Amazon has been granted a patent for a proof-of-work (PoW) cryptographic system similar to those used by many blockchains.

By Yogita KhatriMay 17, 2019

Markets

Online payments giant PayPal has been awarded a patent for a technique that could detect a type of crypto malware and mitigate its effects.

By Yogita KhatriApr 18, 2019