Wolfie Zhao

A member of the CoinDesk editorial team since June 2017, Wolfie now focuses on writing business stories related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/wolfiezhao">@wolfiezhao</a>. Email: wolfie@coindesk.com. Telegram: wolfiezhao

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Thomson Reuters Seeks Blockchain Startups for New Incubator Program

Media giant Thomson Reuters is looking to include distributed ledger and cryptocurrency startups in its new incubation program.

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EU Securities Watchdog Extends Blockchain Task Force Mandate

A distributed ledger task force convened by the European Union's top securities watchdog has been extended.

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22 Banks Join Swift's Cross-Border Blockchain Trial

Swift's months-long cross border blockchain trial is expanding with the entrance of more than twenty additional financial firms.

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ZhongAn Reveals Blockchain Product Details in Draft IPO Filing

China's first online-only insurer ZhongAn has filed for an initial public offering, revealing new details about its blockchain development.

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Germany's Commerzbank Announces Blockchain Trade Finance Trial

German banking institution Commerzbank is looking to digitize the trade finance process using blockchain.

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SEC Files Fraud Suit Against Bitcoin Startup Owner

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against a UK citizen accused of bilking the investors of a bitcoin startup.

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Bitcoin Exchanges Launch Insurance Products in Japan

Two bitcoin exchanges in Japan are launching insurance products aimed at preventing losses tied to failed transactions.

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US Government Organizes 'Federal Blockchain Forum' for July

The US government is set to host an inter-agency blockchain event next month.

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Russia Wants Regulators to Research Blockchain Security Risks

The Security Council of Russia plans to research the risks of blockchain, according to a government statement published today.

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Bitcoin Phishing Scheme Perpetrator Pleads Guilty in Connecticut Court

A Connecticut resident has pleaded guilty to charges that he stole more than $300,000 in bitcoin as part of a phishing scheme.

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