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Rakuten opens blockchain lab in UK

Friday 19 August 2016 11:01 CET | News

Rakuten has announced the opening of the Rakuten Blockchain Lab (R.B.L.) in UK focused on blockchain technology and its potential applications in the fintech and ecommerce sectors.

The establishment of R.B.L. follows the acquisition by Rakuten of IP assets from Bitnet Technologies, operators of a digital payments platform powered by blockchain.

Rakuten is an Internet services companies, offering its services for consumers and businesses with a focus on ecommerce, finance, and digital content.


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