[2014-03-13] ET: IBM looking at adopting bitcoin technology for major currencies

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IBM looking at adopting bitcoin technology for major currencies

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/ibm-looking-at-adopting-bitcoin-technology-for-major-currencies/articleshow/46547996.cms

International Business Machines Corp is considering adopting the underlying technology behind bitcoin, known as the "blockchain," to create a digital cash and payment system for major currencies, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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This story has been picked up by other major publications as well.

http://www.livemint.com/Industry/HM1kDGeRWuNuil11GFp3eP/IBM-looks-at-adopting-bitcoin-technology-for-currencies.html
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/internet/news/ibm-said-to-be-looking-at-adopting-bitcoin-tech-for-major-currencies-670053
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/IBM-looks-at-adopting-bitcoin-tech/articleshow/46560980.cms