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Imagine the Trust: Blockchain's Growing Role in Financial Services

A look at how financial firms could benefit from the adoption of blockchain tech and some pitfalls to avoid along the way.

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CFTC Hearing Explores Role of Regulators in Blockchain Future

A meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee discussed how blockchain could reshape the derivatives market.

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UK Financial Regulator Vows to Give Blockchain 'Space' to Grow

The UK FCA has said it does not plan to regulate the blockchain industry for now as it believes it needs "space" to grow.

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Ripple: Distributed Ledger Tech Can Save Banks 42% on Payments

A new Ripple Labs report claims banks using XRP as a bridge currency could save up to 42% on costs today.

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ISITC: Blockchain Investment Impact 12 to 18 Months Away

ISITC Europe CEO Nigel Solkhon talks about the group's plans for the securities-trading industry as blockchains approach widespread adoption.

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Mizuho, Microsoft Japan Trial Blockchain System for Syndicated Loans

Financial services giant Mizuho has announced a second blockchain technology trial that will focus on syndicated loans.

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Researchers Argue Radical Redesigns Needed to Scale Decentralized Blockchains

A new paper suggests bitcoin will need a major redesign to scale into a mainstream payment network.

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New Australian Political Party Seeks to Popularize Blockchain Voting

A new Australian political party has proposed the introduction of a blockchain-based voting system that would govern actions of lawmakers.

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IBM Goes Big on Blockchain Unveiling Services Suite and Strategy

CoinDesk dives deep into a string new announcements from global IT giant IBM that cements its position as a market leader in blockchain services.

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7 Asian Banks Investigating Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech

CoinDesk looks at activity from Asia's biggest banks in the bitcoin and blockchain space.

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