A new chip, called Blocklet, aims to connect the Internet of Things (IoT) world with blockchain technologies. The chip is aimed to connect items (such as containers, production machines) with a new way to record data. This could lead to a number of advantages over today’s approaches. The core assumption of the approach is that […]
Why using blockchain technologies for global shipping is relevant for creative content, too According to a Reuters news update from January 16, 2018 IBM and A.P Moller-Maersk, the biggest container logistics company in the world, plan to develop a blockchain based platform to make global trade simpler. A key driver to make the investment worthwhile […]
Kodak, the pioneering film company, has launched a new platform utilising blockchain technology. In short, photographers can register pictures – in order to secure licenses and to detect unauthorized use. An estimated 2 billion photos are uploaded to the internet daily, about 80 per cent without a license (according to Copytrack, see below). With current […]
Wixen Music Publishing has filed a lawsuit against Spotify in the US in early January 2018, based on claims that the streaming service has not “adequately paid mechanical licenses for song compositions”. According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter the plaintiff seeks damages of “at least (sic) $1,6 billion plus injunctive relief”. Documents available claim […]
Event: The European Commission is organizing an information day to highlight and explain these different topics, where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. Location & Date: Brussels, on 19 December 2017 Background: “The European Commission is seriously looking at the potential of blockchain and distributed ledgers technologies, that can change the way organisations and […]
