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China Holds Lion’s Share of Blockchain Patents
Blockchain // March 26, 2018

New data shows that China filed the most blockchain patent applications in 2017. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Mastercard Seeks Blockchain-Based Payment Verification Patent

June 08, 2018
To verify payment cards at the point of sale (POS), Mastercard is looking into blockchain technology. In a filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the company said it has devised a process to send and retrieve payment credentials through a “publicly accessible blockchain,” CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form […]

China Holds Lion’s Share of Blockchain Patents

March 26, 2018
New data shows that China filed the most blockchain patent applications in 2017. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...