Capital One Seeks Blockchain Patent for ‘Collaborative’ Authentication Tool
In a patent filing released Thursday, Capital One set out a blockchain system its says allows secure user authentication across multiple platforms.
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First Mover: Bitwise Calls $50K Bitcoin Price When Market Calm Finally Breaks
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