In the midst of the unprecedented global health challenge presented by the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), businesses will almost certainly face pervasive disruptions to operations as the economy experiences widespread financial distress. In light of the dramatic and continuing economic downturn, and with the certainty that almost every business sector has been or will be affected, it is imperative that each company have a plan for handling relationships with companies in financial distress.
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This article was first published in Digital Asset.
“Immutable” is a term that is frequently used when people talk about blockchain and the benefit of using this technology for record-keeping.
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