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JPMorgan to Start Customer Trials of Its 'JPM Coin' Crypto

JPMorgan Chase is reportedly to start client trials of its "JPM Coin" cryptocurrency for intercompany remittances.

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SWIFT Gives Blockchain Platforms Access to 'Instant' GPI Payments Following R3 Trial

Interbank messaging giant SWIFT will soon allow DLT-based trade platforms to make use of its GPI platform for traceable, near-instant payments.

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There's a Second Token: A Breakdown of Facebook's Crypto Economy

In addition to the Libra coin, Facebook's newly unveiled crypto project also involves a "Libra investment token."

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Private Blockchain's Biggest Startups Integrate in Unprecedented Tie-Up

A historic change in strategy is taking place at R3 and Digital Asset (DA), who are now collaborating to maximize their respective blockchain ecosystems.

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Facebook Hires Standard Chartered Bank Lobbyist for Crypto Project: Report

Facebook's hiring spree for its upcoming cryptocurrency continues with the addition of a senior bank lobbyist from Standard Chartered.

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Circle and Coinbase Open CENTRE Stablecoin Network to New Members

Circle and Coinbase are a launching a bold effort to make money as easy to move around the world as internet data and content.

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Korea's Biggest Bank Is Preparing to Custody Digital Assets

KB Kookmin, the largest bank in South Korea, is partnering with a blockchain startup to launch a digital asset custody offering.

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Reserve Bank of India Denies Involvement in Draft Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies

India is embroiled in rumors of a cryptocurrency ban that would have made cryptocurrency mining, trading, and ownership illegal.

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Crypto Exchange Bits of Gold Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Bank Block

Cryptocurrency exchange Bits of Gold has won a notable legal victory over an Israeli bank in its bid to keep access to banking services.

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SBI Plans Launch of In-Store Payments With Ripple-Powered 'Money Tap' App

SBI Ripple Asia is live testing in-store payments using its Ripple xCurrent-powered Money Tap app before a full launch "this year."

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