Japanese Blockchain Collaborative Consortium Has Been Formed
A total of 34 different companies has formed the Blockchain Collaborative Consortium, which is designed to educate the public on researching, developing, and investing in blockchain technology. This announcement marks Japan’s first blockchain industry organization and is a milestone event for this technology in the country. As one would come to expect from such an effort, the primary purpose is collaboration and establishing new relationships among participating players. A total of 34 different companies make up the Blockchain Collaborative Consortium, and they all have a role to play to....
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