Russia’s Alfa-Bank offers blockchain platform for freelancers
Tutors, taxi drivers and repairmen will be able to take advantage of Alfa-Bank's blockchain-based services. Alfa-Bank, one of the largest private commercial banks in Russia, is exploring blockchain technology in its services for freelancers. According to a Dec. 1 announcement, Alfa-Bank will use blockchain-based applications to automate services for freelancers and self-employed workers. Based on Waves Enterprise’s blockchain platform, Alfa-Bank’s new service covers the entire process of registration and remuneration for self-employed individuals, including payments settlement, income....
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