GFT Deploys Physical Asset Platform Tracked By Blockchain Tech

GFT Deploys Physical Asset Platform Tracked By Blockchain Tech

LONDON, January 7, 2016 — Businesses everywhere are starting to see the great benefit of distributed ledger technology and with this popularity comes a daily announcement of companies utilizing this emerging tool. Now GFT the IT software service provider and consulting firm has announced its deployment of a blockchain-based commodities consensus platform for its clientele. The U.K.-based service believes this new tech will change the landscape within the finance sector and launches its latest project stating on its website: The company created the new application to help improve its....


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