IBM is giving its blockchain track-and-trace capabilities the social-impact treatment with a provenance application focused on coffee.
Mercedes Maker Daimler Tests Blockchain for Supply-Chain Data Sharing
Ocean Protocol has completed a proof-of-concept with Daimler, showing how the Mercedes-Benz maker can begin monetizing data across its supply chains.
Afghanistan Approves Blockchain Project to Help Tackle Scourge of Counterfeit Meds
Fantom is launching a pilot to help combat Afghanistan’s counterfeit drugs problem using its blockchain to trace products along the supply chain.
US Air Force Gives Blockchain Firm $1.5M to Build Supply Chain Network
SIMBA Chain, a blockchain-as-a-service company, has two years and $1.5 million to further build out its supply chain logistics platform for the United States Air Force.
Nonprofit Energy Consortium Trials Blockchain Management for Wastewater Tracking
A U.S. oil and gas consortium says a blockchain-based automated platform tracking wastewater reduced transportation costs.
Amazon Patents Blockchain-Based Product Authenticator
Amazon has patented a distributed ledger-based system for proving the authenticity of consumer goods.
TradeLens to Digitize India’s Largest Private Port Operator
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone is set to utilize the IBM-Maersk platform to speed up processes after COVID-19 highlighted issues with the existing system.
Tradeshift Proposes Plan to Protect Denmark’s Supply Chains From COVID-19 Crisis
Tradeshift wants the Danish government to try out a supply-chain relief plan that involves the fintech unicorn’s blockchain-based trade finance platform.
Dole Plans to Use Blockchain Food Tracing in All Divisions by 2025
Pineapple and produce purveyor Dole wants to expand its use of blockchain to track goods from all three business divisions in just five years.
Why Tech-Minded Climate Groups See COVID-19 as a Trial Run for Massive Change
Reaching the Paris Agreement’s lofty climate goals will require the decentralization of decision-making at all levels, say INATBA and others.
World Economic Forum Looks to Blockchain for Supply Chain Woes
The World Economic Forum said Monday that blockchain and digitization can help supply chains survive crises like COVID-19.
Everledger Looks Beyond Blood Diamonds With ESG Supply Chain Collaboration
Everledger, known for tracking diamonds on the blockchain, says the supply chain for batteries is where it will focus next.
Hyperledger Conference Shows Where Blockchain Can Fight Global Warming
Social impact took center stage at this year’s Hyperledger Global Forum, with perhaps less of an emphasis on banking consortia and trade finance blockchains.
Hyperledger Conference Shows Where Blockchain Can Fight Global Warming
Social impact took center stage at this year’s Hyperledger Global Forum, with perhaps less of an emphasis on banking consortia and trade finance blockchains.
Canada Forges $130,000 Development Deal for Steel-Tracking Blockchain
The Canadian government has awarded enterprise blockchain startup Mavennet a procurement contract for the development of an on-chain steel-tracking platform.
Oman’s Largest Port Joins Blockchain Shipping Platform TradeLens
Port of Salalah has signed up to TradeLens – a blockchain supply chain platform founded by IBM and Maersk.
VeChain Foundation Hacked for $6.5M in VET Token Theft
A VeChain buyback wallet containing 1.1 billion VET was compromised by an unknown hacker, the firm said Friday.
When Lambo? Crypto’s Favorite Automaker to Track Cars on Salesforce Blockchain
Automobili Lamborghini, the manufacturer of the most craved sports cars in crypto, will trial blockchain tech in its supply chain operations.
Nestle, Carrefour Extend Blockchain Tracking Effort to Baby Milk
Nestle and Carrefour are using IBM’s Food Trust blockchain platform to track organic baby milk products “from dairy to shelf.”
UPS Ships Beef to Japan, Tracked and Monitored Using Blockchain Tech
The shipping giant says it has tracked and delivered a full shipment of beef from Kansas to a Tokyo steakhouse with help from blockchain firm HerdX.