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Blockchain Could Boost Trade Finance by $1 Trillion, WEF Research Says

Blockchain technology can help global businesses generate an extra $1 trillion in trade finance, according to World Economic Forum research.

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Major French Soccer Club Plans to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency

French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain is planning to issue its own cryptocurrency as a way to incentivize participation from its international fans.

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Australian State Pilot Puts Driver's Licenses on a Blockchain

Australia's New South Wales government is turning to blockchain for a state-wide test of a driver license digitization program slated for November.

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China's Supreme Court Recognizes Blockchain Evidence as Legally Binding

Blockchain can now be legally used to authenticate evidence in legal disputes in China, according to a ruling from the country's Supreme Court.

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PBoC-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Platform Enters Test Phase

A blockchain trade finance platform spearheaded by the People's Bank of China has entered the testing phase ahead of an official roll-out.

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South Korea to Double Blockchain Trials in Public Sector Next Year

The South Korean government is literally doubling down on its efforts to trial blockchain in the public sector for 2019.

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ASX Postpones Roll-Out of Blockchain Settlement System

The Australian Securities Exchange has pushed back the launch of its blockchain-based CHESS replacement after feedback from stakeholders.

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Alibaba, IBM Top Global Blockchain Patent Rankings, Says New Research

Major Chinese and American firms are leading a global blockchain push, with Alibaba and IBM having filed around 90 patents each relating to the tech.

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Japanese City Trials Blockchain Voting for Social Development Programs

The Japanese city of Tsukuba has tested a blockchain-based system that lets residents cast votes to decide on local development programs.

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VMware Claims Greater Scalability With Open-Source Blockchain Project

VMware has revealed "Project Concord" – an open-source blockchain effort that addresses scaling issues by altering a common consensus algorithm.

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