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08 September 2016

Barclays claims world-first blockchain trade finance deal

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Middle East & Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe

Barclays and start-up Wave say they have carried out the world's first trade transaction using blockchain technology. The deal guaranteed the export of cheese and butter from Ireland's Ornua to the Seychelles Trading Company.

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