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The Tapscotts on Blockchain in 2016 and What’s Next

Don and Alex Tapscott chart a broad overview of blockchain in 2016, with an eye to what is to come in the year ahead.

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Blockchain in 2017: Do We Know What We Don't Know?

William Mougayar reviews what we do and don't know about the real-world uses and likely effectiveness of blockchain technology.

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CFTC's Giancarlo: How US Regulators Can Boost Blockchain in 2017

The CFTC's Chris Giancarlo argues that the US needs to rethink its blockchain policy for 2017 and beyond.

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27 Financial Firms Form Korean Blockchain Consortium

A new blockchain consortium has been formed in South Korea, with both established finance firms and technology startups on its membership roster.

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What We Know About the Federal Reserve's Blockchain Stance

Is the Fed's recent research paper on distributed ledgers a call to action or just a general reference? CoinDesks investigates.

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The State of Global Blockchain Consortia

William Mougayar looks at the current state of blockchain consortia across the globe.

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Blockchain Interest is Rising in Russia (Despite Legal Concerns)

Moscow-based legal experts examine the thaw in attitudes towards blockchain and bitcoin in Russia.

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Making Sense of Blockchain Governance Applications

Ledger Labs' Josh Stark seeks to provide a high-level framework for understanding the potential of nascent blockchain governance applications.

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Blockchain: Why the 'Big Guys' Can’t Win

An industry commentator looks at moves by tech industry incumbents to capture the emerging blockchain market, and offers a warning for the future

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3 Reasons Hyperledger Has Blockchain's Best Development Model

Skuchain's Zaki Manian argues that Hyperledger offers the best development model for the blockchain industry.

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