1. FedEx to Integrate Blockchain Technology in its Operations Shipping firm FedEx has decided to start implementing blockchain technology in its operations by joining the . The news was first reported by the industry news website . The integration of blockchain technology will increase the level of transparency and security. Blockchain would be used for several divisions of the company. For example, a pilot program to use it to store data for dispute resolution has just been launched. This would help establish what data a permanent ledger requires in order to facilitate dealing with customers arguing over goods delivered to each other through the company. Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) FreightWaves in the company’s logistics 2. Education and Work Experience History To Be Verified with Blockchain The billionaire entrepreneur is probably one of the most successful people to have lied getting a degree in order to secure a job. However, blockchain technology could now make this practice harder. Internet Entrepreneur Steve Chen has launched the . Recruiters and employers will be able to certify a candidate’s education, work experience and skills history. Considering the , this could be a helpful tool. Furthermore, Chen announced the launch of a digital currency at the Berkeley Blockchain Lab this week. David Geffen blockchain-based system EchoLink e-Education market booming 3. Nigerian Senate To Investigate Bitcoin The government of Nigeria into cryptocurrencies, in order to assess the advantages and risks. This is due to Bitcoin’s rising popularity in the country. The Senate Committee on Banking and Other Financial Institutions will evaluate the cryptocurrency’s potential as a form of investment, and advise the government on how to deal with the phenomenon. The Central Bank of Nigeria recently . However, citizens, especially millennials, are such as a lack of employment opportunities, inflation eroding their savings, and difficulty when trying to exchange currencies. At the moment, traders are using Telegram to implement their KYC protocol, as a way to fight fraud. launched an investigation spoke against the cryptocurrency dealing with issues 4. Mnuchin Joins Calls For Cryptocurrency Discussion At G20 Summit In December we that France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire wants to include Bitcoin as a discussion topic. Germany’s Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble and Italian Finance Minister Pier Carlo Padoan agreed with the proposal. Now, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin for cryptocurrency to be discussed at the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires. During a speech at the Senate Banking Committee, Mnuchin affirmed that he does not perceive Bitcoin as a threat, but still believes that its involvement in illegal activities needs to be dealt with. Regardless of one’s personal stance, cryptocurrency is a phenomenon that is hard to ignore. reported has joined calls To receive our daily news roundup in your mailbox, sign up here: http://bit.ly/BlockExNewsRoundup

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