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2015 Was the Year of the Blockchain

Financial Services Club chairman Chris Skinner discusses why 2015 marked a turning point for global bitcoin and blockchain discussion.

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Why Insurers Caught the Blockchain Bug in 2015

Z/Yen's Michael Mainelli explores how distributed ledgers could at last fully modernise an insurance industry that still over relies on paper.

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How Provenance is Channeling the Blockchain for Social Good

Jessi Baker, CEO and founder of London-based startup Provenance, aims to channel the potential of distributed ledgers to bring about social good.

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12 More Banks Join Blockchain Consortium R3

Twelve more banks have joined the distributed ledger consortium led by startup R3CEV.

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McKinsey Report Predicts Four Stages of Blockchain Adoption

The wider adoption of blockchain technology by financial incumbents is likely to take place over four stages according to a new report by McKinsey.

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SEC Approves Overstock's Plan to Issue Blockchain Securities

The SEC has approved Overstock's plans to issue stock via the blockchain through its subsidiary tØ platform, a report says.

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ING Exec: ‘All Our Business Lines’ Involved in Blockchain Exploration

CoinDesk interviews ING's Mark Buitenhek to discuss the banking group's ongoing work on blockchain applications.

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How Deloitte's Rubix is Approaching Blockchain Tech

In a new interview, CoinDesk speaks to the co-founder of Deloitte's Rubix project, a service it calls a "one-step blockchain software platform."

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Blockchain Technology Explored at TechCrunch Disrupt London

Blockchain technology was discussed during a panel at TechCrunch Disrupt London, held earlier this week.

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Grammy Winner Imogen Heap: Blockchain Tech Can Empower Artists

British singer and songwriter Imogen Heap has discussed how blockchain technology could help empower musicians.

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