Investment Platform Omnichain Wins Blockchain Hackathon Sponsored by DBS Bank and IBM

Investment Platform Omnichain Wins Blockchain Hackathon Sponsored by DBS Bank and IBM

Leading experts and blockchain enthusiasts gathered in Singapore this weekend to compete in a blockchain hackathon sponsored by DBS Bank, formerly known as the Development Bank of Singapore, and computer giant IBM. More than 70 people partook in the competition, but Omnichain, a platform for investing in emerging market businesses, won first place and....


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