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Overstock selling retail operations to focus on Blockchain

[ad_2][ad_1] It seems that Overstock's visionary founder, Patrick Byrne, is going deeper into the blockchain development space. In fact, according to recent reports, he intends to sell Overstock and focus on a variety of blockchain projects held by Medici Ventures. Initially, Medici Ventures was a vehicle for funding and developing …

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Overstock: sell the retail biz, focus on the blockchain

[ad_2][ad_1] To share Tweet To share To share To share Print out E-mail Overstock is gearing up to sell its retail business, with an agreement that will take place over the next few months as it focuses exclusively on its blockchain initiatives. CNBC, citing the comments The Overstock CEO, Patrick …

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The Chinese retail giant JD.com launches Blockchain Research Lab

[ad_2][ad_1] The Chinese retail giant JD.com is further conquering a staple in blockchain technology by launching a blockchain research laboratory in collaboration with two technology institutes, according to an announcement published on October 30th. Jingdong Group (JD.com) is a leading Chinese e-commerce company, which controls about 30% of the online …

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Blockchain ready to reinvent retail supply chains: PwC

[ad_2][ad_1] Blockchain technology will radically change the way retail chains operate in the coming years, a PwC analyst told Shop.org attendees in Las Vegas, creating more transparency and data security shared between partners and commercial organizations. "Blockchain is rewiring commercial and rewiring activities, from the back office to the front …

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