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PBOC Researcher: Can Cryptocurrency & Central Banks Coexist?

The People's Bank of China shares new research into how a digital currency economy could coexist with central banks.

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Inside the JBI: China's Massive New Blockchain Research Effort

China's Jiangsu province has launched a new state-owned entity aimed at providing blockchain market research.

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P2P Giant Dianrong is Preparing for Full Blockchain Integration

VC-backed P2P lending startup Dianrong says it's on the verge of a blockchain integration across its "entire platform".

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Blockchain Could Expand Central Bank Access, Says Bank of Japan

Central banks could allow access around the clock if they used blockchains, a senior Bank of Japan official speculated last week.

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Cambodia's Central Bank Signs Deal to Develop Blockchain Tech

Add Cambodia's central bank to the list of major financial market managers investigating blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

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Japan's Government Develops Method for Assessing Blockchains

One of Japan's government ministries has developed a new methodology for evaluating blockchain projects.

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IBM Ramps Up China Blockchain Work With Supply Chain Trial

IBM's latest blockchain partner is Hejia, a Chinese supply chain management company who recently conducted a supply chain trial.

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10 Insurance Firms Test Blockchain for Insurance in China

A group of insurance companies has completed a new blockchain trial in China aiming to utilize the security and traceability features of the tech.

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Chinese Lender CreditEase Launches Blockchain Supply Chain Service

A major peer-to-peer lender in China is seeking to promote blockchain solutions in the global supply chain.

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Alibaba Turns to Blockchain in Fight Against Food Fraud

E-commerce giant Alibaba has teamed up with PwC to develop a system to fight food fraud using blockchain tech.

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