IBM announced the launch of Blockchain World Wire or BWW payment network, which allows to simultaneously clear and settle cross-border payments in near real-time.
In a post, the company said the payments can be done in seconds using blockchain technology and the Stellar protocol. The network can be integrated to one's existing payment systems.
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