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Fujitsu to Trial Blockchain Tech with New Banking Partners

Fujitsu is joining up with a Japanese banking association in a bid to help member banks build and test real-world blockchain solutions.

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Indian Central Bank Studies 'Fiat Cryptocurrency' for Digital Rupee

The executive director of the Reserve Bank of India has confirmed that research into a "digital rupee" is still ongoing.  

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North Korea Is Targeting South Korea's Bitcoin Exchanges, Report Claims

Actors tied to the isolated nation have been involved in attacks on crypto exchanges in South Korea, a prominent U.S.cybersecurity firm said.

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China's Internet Finance Association Issues ICO Warning

An organization representing the interests of online finance firms in China has issued a warning on initial coin offerings.

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Quoine Exchange Sued Over Multimillion-Dollar Bitcoin Trade Reversal

Cryptocurrency market maker B2C2 is reportedly suing the exchange over major bitcoin trades it alleges were unfairly reversed.

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South Korean Lawmaker Seeks to Tighten Cryptocurrency Rules

Efforts to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies in South Korea are moving forward with a proposed series of legislative amendments.

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Philippine Central Bank Sees Few Applicants for Crypto Exchange License

The central bank of the Philippines has seen little interest in its cryptocurrency exchange licensing scheme, according to a report.

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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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Bitspark Embarks on Blockchain Remittance Trial with UN in Tajikistan

Bitspark has revealed is working with the United Nations Development Programme on a trial aimed to build financial inclusion in Tajikistan.

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Bank of China, Tencent to Trial Blockchain in New Research Effort

The Bank of China is partnering with Tencent, one of the country's biggest internet companies, to trial blockchain tech in financial applications.

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