CoinVoice has recently learned that the blockchain identity verification platform 1Kosmos has announced the completion of a $57 million Series B financing round, led by Forgepoint Capital and Oquirrh Ventures under Origami, with participation from Carahsoft founder and president Craig Abod, NextEra Energy Ventures, Gula Tech Adventures, and the 1Kosmos management team.

1Kosmos uses personal identifiable information (PII) on a private, permissioned blockchain for encryption and storage to help businesses transform identity verification into a business driver, facilitating millions of identity verifications for major banks, telecom operators, technology and service providers, healthcare institutions, and retailers worldwide. [Original link]