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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Bitcoin Fork Blues? These New Yorkers Threw a Party

It was party time in New York, hours after a new cryptocurrency was forked off from the main bitcoin blockchain.

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OTC Trade Group: Blockchain Smart Contracts Could Spark Interpretation Challenges

Smart contracts may only see limited real-world applications in the near future, according to a new research paper.

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Patent Reveals Nasdaq Planning Blockchain-Powered Data System

Nasdaq is seeking to patent a system for securely distributing time-sensitive information by way of a blockchain, records show.

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Media Producer Launches Blockchain Initiative with Government Backing

A Canadian media production firm with links to the Ontario government is seeking partners for a blockchain trial focused on tracking copyrights.

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Indian Securities Regulator Reveals Plans to Study Blockchain

India's securities markets watchdog has announced that it will explore blockchain for potential applications to its regulatory oversight processes.

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Arkansas Farming Cooperative Trials Blockchain to Track Chicken Shipments

A livestock farming cooperative in Arkansas is taking part in a blockchain supply chain trial.

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Gibraltar Stock Exchange Plans Blockchain-Powered Trading System

Gibraltar's primary securities exchange has revealed a plan to "fully integrate" blockchain into its trading and settlement systems.

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Australia's Biggest Grain Exporter Trials Blockchain Tracking System

CBH Group, Australia's largest grain exporter, is to test blockchain technology in the tracking of oat shipments, reports say.

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Chilean Regulator: Central Bank Cryptocurrencies May Be 'Many Years Away'

The head of Chile's central bank has said he believes a central bank-issued digital currency may be "many years" from coming to fruition.

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Swedish Police to Seek EU Funds for Cryptocurrency Research

National police forces in Europe are seeking new cash for research on how to tackle cybercrimes involving digital currency.

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