Thursday, May 31, 2018

Now, blockchain can turn carbon credits into tokens for trading

Microsoft Patch Alert: Major bugs introduced in May fixed, plenty of problems remain

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May 31, 2018

Now, blockchain can turn carbon credits into tokens for trading

Companies are developing a crypto token that represents carbon credits to be traded on a blockchain ledger, creating a more efficient and transparent method for exchanging the valuable certificates tied to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read More ▶

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Video/Webcast: Software AG

Saving Millions with a Better View of Your IT Infrastructure

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