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Credit Card Giant MasterCard Files 4 New Blockchain Patents

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published four applications filed by MasterCard related to its work with blockchain tech.

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Markets

1,000-Year-Old Royal Mint Will Soon Launch Blockchain Gold Trading

Britain's ancient Royal Mint is to launch blockchain trading of gold derivatives in cost cutting exercise.

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Markets

R3's Bank Exits Aren't Bad News for the Blockchain Group

The departures by three of the blockchain consortium's larger members is being taken by some as a sign that blockchain enthusiasm is waning.

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Argentina's Central Bank is Warming Up to Blockchain

A hackathon held by Argentina's central bank shows that interest for blockchain is heating up in the one-time bitcoin hotbed.

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Morgan Stanley is Planning to Leave R3, Reports Say

Banking giant Morgan Stanley is said to be pulling back from the R3 blockchain consortium.

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Markets

Most R3 Members Will Invest in Funding Effort, Sources Say

Despite notable exits, sources say the majority of R3's members are likely to participate in its ongoing funding round.

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Finance

Santander Quits R3 Blockchain Consortium

Banco Santander has departed the R3 blockchain consortium, according to a representative.

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Goldman Sachs Leaves R3 Blockchain Consortium

One of R3CEV's initial members isn't renewing its agreement with the world's largest blockchain consortium.

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Markets

ASX Exec Calls for Blockchain Use in Healthcare

The ASX is putting its weight behind another blockchain use case, arguing it could improve existing healthcare processes.

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Markets

Korea Exchange Launches Blockchain-Powered Private Market

The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s sole securities exchange operator, has launched a new service that utilizes blockchain technology.

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