CryptoCurrency News: IBM Reveals Blockchain Supply Chain Trial with Singapore Port Operator

A major port operator in Singapore is working alongside a regional ship owner and IBM to test a new blockchain-based supply chain network.

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[FOREX NEWS] Euro-zone Q2 GDP confirmed at 0.6% q/q, up to 2.2% y/y

While quarter over quarter GDP remains unchanged at 0.6% according to the updated numbers, the year over year figure is revised up to 2.2% y/y. EUR/USD is marginally higher, trading around 10 pips higher, and well within the recent trading ranges. The euro-zone was expected to confirm the GDP read for Q2 2017 at 0.6% [...]

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[FOREX NEWS] UK wages jump to 2.1% – GBP follows

All the figures beat on the UK jobs report: wages are up to 2.1% y/y in both headline salaries and wages excluding bonuses. The unemployment rate is down to 4.4%, also better than expected. The number of jobless claims for July dropped by 4.2K, better than a rise in the number of the jobless that [...]

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