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IBM, Bitcoin ATMs, physical commodities claim top spots for July 2019 blockchain stories

While the summer heat continues to scorch the Northern Hemisphere, Blockchain Tech News readers cooled off with stories on how the blockchain will transform the worlds of food safety and physical commodities.

Oracle blockchain expert shares how blockchain can deliver safer food

Both restaurants and retailers alike suffer from food safety issues and declining consumer confidence. Blockchain can help solve both of these issues.

Blockchain trends, supply chain claim top spots for Q1 2019

We are now a fourth of the way through 2019, and in the Northern Hemisphere, spring has dawned. Blockchain use cases continued to bloom throughout winter, however, as top stories on Blockchain Tech News examined topics ranging from blockchain trends and problems to restaurant supply chains.

2 reasons to pay attention to blockchain

Even if it can be confusing and obtuse, there are many good reasons to keep up with blockchain technology because it will transform every industry, especially digital signage.

What in the world is blockchain?

Blockchain, cryptocurrency, bitcoin: These terms can often be highly confusing to those not in some level of the IT industry. Ray Wiley, CEO and co-founder of Hot Head Burritos and Rapid Fired Pizza helped bring some clarity to these topics during a session at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit.

Blockchain to transform restaurant supply chains

One need only consider the many romaine lettuce e-coli outbreaks to realize that restaurants need a way to trace their food from farm to fork in order to avoid sickened customers and lawsuits. Blockchain can help answer this need with supply chain management.

Is blockchain hitting a wall?

Blockchain seems to be hitting a wall when it comes to mainstream acceptance. Host Will Hernandez discusses this topic and other blockchain trends with Bradley Cooper. He also discusses the rise of digital identity and how mobile affects the digital identity, with Equifax Mobile Strategy Leader, Hrishi Talwar.

Blockchain is much more than just bitcoin

Many people still don't understand what blockchain is and does, and even among those who do, a good number still associate it exclusively with cryptocurrency — despite the fact that it actually has the potential to transform many industries.

How blockchain can benefit fast casual

Blockchain technology is a major force, making waves in every market from retailers to restaurants. Fast casual leaders need to get a handle on this technology if they want to stay on the cutting edge or risk being left to eat the dust of their more forward-moving competitors.

Walmart's blockchain solution offers food safety lessons

Walmart, one of America's most powerful food companies, has been advocating for a new food safety solution built on the promise of the next great technological breakthrough — blockchain technology.

Whoppercoin, the cryptocurrency that lets Russians 'have it their way'

The Burger King franchise in Russia has rolled out a loyalty program built around the 'Whoppercoin.' It's a cryptocurrency that customers can traffic in online or trade in for free burgers. Could it also be a signal that Russia is softening its hostile stance toward virtual currency?