American Express Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project
Credit card giant American Express has joined the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain project. The firm announced today that it would become a contributing member to the effort, launched in late 2015. Sastry Durvasula, a senior vice president and enterprise head of the firm’s data and digital tech division, will join the project’s governing board. In a statement, AmEx indicated that the work with Hyperledger could lead to new kinds of services for its customer base. AmEx chief information officer Marc Gordon said: "We're excited to join Hyperledger, as we're looking to take....
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