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UPS Files Blockchain Patent to Increase Delivery Efficiency

Global logistics company UPS have recently applied for a patent to use blockchain technology in their delivery processes. Amongst other benefits, the company is...

44% of American Executives Think “Blockchain Is Overhyped”, Deloitte Survey Finds

New indicators point to corporate executives starting to wisen up to the notion that so-called blockchain technology is some kind of cure-all drug for...

Ripple Price (XRP) Records 16% Rally as Cryptocurrency Market Booms

A bullish correction has “rippled” across the cryptocurrency market today, with the ripple price (XRP) leading a widespread altcoin comeback.  The XRP/USD trading pair...

BCG Report Offers ‘Reality Check’ for Blockchain in Commodities Trading

Major U.S. consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has released an in-depth report August 16, which it dubs a “reality check” for the use...

Moody’s Cuts Forecast for Green Bonds

Ratings agency Moody’s has cut its forecast for green bond issuance for 2018 to between $175-200bn, from the $250bn (£156.8bn, €175.7bn) originally projected at...

Cryptocurrency Investor Robbed via His Cellphone Account Sues AT&T for $224...

A U.S. investor filed a $224 million lawsuit against AT&T on Wednesday, accusing the telecommunications giant of negligence that allegedly caused the California resident...