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Citi, Nordea Select Bitcoin Compliance Firm for Accelerators
Bitcoin compliance startup Polycoin was recently accepted into two incubators, one backed by Citi and the other by Nordea.
Bank of England Launches Search for Blockchain-Savvy Interns
The Bank of England has launched a blockchain challenge, offering the winning students the possibility of a six-week paid internship.
Post-Trade Tech Firm Seeks to Build Commodities Blockchain Consortium
Post-trade services firm Kynetix is seeking to assemble a consortium of commodities market stakeholders to explore the use of blockchain tech.
BIS: Digital Currencies Could Disrupt Central Banking Model
Digital currencies could disrupt the ability to central banks to oversee the economy or issue money should global adoption take place, says the BIS.
Wells Fargo, ING Among 5 New Banks Partnering With R3
BNP Paribas, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, ING, MacQuarie and Wells Fargo are the latest financial institutions to partner with R3CEV.
Commonwealth Bank Seeks Leading Blockchain Role with Sydney Conference
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia will host a two-day blockchain conference in Sydney next month in an attempt to explore the technology's potential.
Bank of America CEO: Blockchain Interest is About Education
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan issued new comments on blockchain technology at a New York City event today.
CME, London Stock Exchange Form Blockchain Settlement Group
A group of banks, exchanges and clearing houses has formed a working body to discuss how blockchain tech might be used in settlement.
Bank of Canada: Bitcoin Could Create 'New Monetary Order'
Central banks would "struggle" to implement monetary policy if digital currencies become more widely used, according to a Bank of Canada official.
Singapore PM Urges Banks to Keep Current With Blockchain Tech
The Prime Minister of Singapore has urged the country's banks to keep up to scratch with technological developments such as blockchain technology.
