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Korea Taps Samsung's Blockchain Tech to Fight Customs Fraud

South Korea's Customs Service is looking to adopt Samsung's blockchain tech to launch a decentralized exports clearance system.

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Blockchain Could Boost Trade Finance by $1 Trillion, WEF Research Says

Blockchain technology can help global businesses generate an extra $1 trillion in trade finance, according to World Economic Forum research.

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How to Make Public Blockchains Safe for Enterprise Use

In order to make public networks secure enough for enterprise use, two key things must happen, says EY's Paul Brody.

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Blockchain Startup Founded By Deloitte Vets Unveils Supply Chain Platform

A blockchain startup run by former Deloitte execs plans to launch a new platform built on ethereum and quorum to streamline supply chain processes.

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Microsoft Is Connecting Its Major Products to Blockchain – Here's Why

The software giant's Azure cloud division is building bridges between its blockchain services and other, widely used infrastructure and platforms.

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Ant Financial Is Launching a Blockchain App to Tackle Food Fraud

Alibaba payments affiliate Ant Financial is poised to launch a blockchain platform next month, alongside an application that tracks rice shipments.

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CBP: Our 'Live Fire' Blockchain Test Is Entering the Proof-of-Concept Phase

U. S. Customs and Border Protection will begin its live testing of a shipment tracking system on a blockchain after Labor Day.

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US Border Officials to Test Blockchain for Certificate Tracking

CBP plans to trial blockchain technology to verify North American Free Trade Agreement and Central American Free Trade Agreement certificates.

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94 Companies Join IBM and Maersk's Blockchain Supply Chain

TradeLens has attracted a wide variety of entities ranging from port operators and customs authorities to logistics companies and even rival carriers.

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New Blockchain App Claims Its Already Tracking 760,000 Diamonds

A firm that launched a blockchain-based application for food tracking last year has rolled out a similar service for diamonds.

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