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Ohio Could Become Next US State to Legally Recognize Blockchain Data

A bill proposed by an Ohio Senator would let the state legally recognize blockchain records and smart contracts.

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A Bank In Argentina Is Now Using Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payments

Cryptocurrency trading startup Bitex has trialed a cross-border payments system using bitcoin with an Argentinian bank.

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Walmart Looks to Blockchain for Retail Product Resales

A newly-released Walmart patent application outlines a digital resale marketplace placed on a blockchain.

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Bitcoin Miner Maker Canaan Files for Hong Kong IPO

China-based Canaan Creative, one of the largest bitcoin mining hardware makers, has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong.

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3 Ways Blockchain Is Already Delivering on the Hype

The new digital gold standard? Well, of course. That goes without saying!

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Move 'Em Out: ICOs Don't Seem So Scary Outside the US

A popular event forged during the token boom of 2017 saw discussion about the changing regulatory environment that has resulted.

Nancy Wojtas (Cooley), Brad Burnham (USV), Lowell Ness (Perkins Coie), Lilya Tessler (McDermott, Will & Emory) ~ Panel with William Mougayar (Photo by Brady Dale)

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EU Parliament Touts Blockchain to 'Empower' Businesses and Citizens

A committee of the European Parliament believes that small businesses could benefit from integrating blockchain technology.

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Santander Conducts Proxy Voting Blockchain Pilot at AGM

Banco Santander has completed a blockchain pilot that it says improves the process of proxy voting during annual general meetings.

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The Use Cases and Applications for Involving Women in Blockchain

While women in the blockchain industry want to focus on the technology, a lack of women is hurting the industry.

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Infosys Partners with 7 Banks for Blockchain Trade Finance Network

IT giant Infosys has built a blockchain-based trade finance platform involving seven Indian banks including ICICI and Axis.

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