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What Do Facebook, Alibaba, and IBM Have in Common?

What Do Facebook, Alibaba, and IBM Have in Common?

Facebook’s (FB) social media business is powered by advertising dollars. Alibaba (BABA) is a major player in the e-commerce space, with interests in cloud computing and financial technology. IBM (IBM) is a legacy leader in the information technology business, releasing applications for enterprises around the world. As much as these companies operate in different core industries, there is a common thread that joins them—an appetite for blockchain technology.