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Myanmar Microfinance Firm Trials Blockchain

Tech firm Infoteria has successfully tested an application of blockchain technology with Myanmar microfinance firm BC Finance.

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Citi: Bitcoin is an Opportunity for Banks, Not a Threat

A new research report by banking giant Citi asserts that it does not view bitcoin and other digital currencies as a disruptive threat.

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IBM Completes Blockchain Identity Trial With Crédit Mutuel

IBM has completed a blockchain project with Crédit Mutuel Arkéa that found the two firms using the technology to verify customer identities.

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Specter of Ethereum Hard Fork Worries Australian Banking Group

As the ethereum community debates a hard fork option to undo losses sustained by The DAO, ANZ is questioning the credibility of public blockchains.

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BNP Paribas Lab to Focus on Distributed Ledgers

BNP Paribas Securities Services has announced a new innovation lab that will focus on big data and distributed ledger tech.

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Toyota Financial Services Joins R3 Consortium

Toyota joins R3CEV, making it the first member of the auto industry to join the distributed ledger consortium.

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Mizuho Tests Digital Currency-Powered Settlement

Built in partnership with IBM Mizuho Financial Group announced today that it has tested the use of a token-based blockchain settlement system.

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Ripple Adds 7 New Financial Institutions as Tech Partners

San Francisco-based distributed ledger tech provider Ripple has added seven partner financial institutions.

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7 Financial Firms to Build Post-Trade Blockchain for Small Businesses

Seven financial institutions have partnered to explore how blockchain tech could benefit small enterprises.

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Euroclear to Develop Blockchain Gold Settlement System

Clearing and settlement leader Euroclear has announced its first partnership with a blockchain industry business.

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