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.