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Blockchain Security Takes Spotlight At NYC Innovation Summit

Blockchain use cases, but also the technologies vulnerabilities, were discussed at length at the CDX Academy's Blockchain forum on Friday.

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IBM, Global Citizen Seek Blockchain Solutions for Humanitarian Aid

IBM and Global Citizen are issuing a challenge to the world’s developers: use blockchain to revolutionize donations to humanitarian causes.

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Bank of Canada's DLT Trial Shows Instant Securities Settlement Possible

The latest "Project Jasper" tests have shown that distributed ledgers are effective at automating securities settlements in real-time.

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This Crypto Vending Machine Can Tell If You're 21 And Sell You Beer

Blockchain technology startup Civic will demo how its ID verification services can be used to purchase alcohol via vending machines at Consensus 2018.

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Maximalist for Hire: Bitcoin Believer Pierre Rochard Starts Advisory Firm

While other blockchain experts are starting multi-coin hedge funds or consulting for ICOs, Pierre Rochard is advising investors on bitcoin, period.

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White Shoe to Wild West: Lawyers to Launch Blockchain-Only Law Firm

A former Digital Asset executive and a long-time securities lawyer have started a new law firm that will focus exclusively on blockchain clients.

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Ethereum Futures Go Live on UK Trading Platform

Crypto trading platform Crypto Facilities, which helps the CME Group provide bitcoin futures contracts, will be launching ethereum futures today.

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Huawei to Offer First Crypto Wallet App on Latest Smartphones

Huawei's newly launched mobile app store will feature the tech giant's first cryptocurrency wallet offering, thanks to a partnership with BTC.com.

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Researchers to Create 'Moody's for Blockchain' Global Rankings

A scientific institution overseen by China has announced that it will produce monthly assessments of blockchain projects.

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Lykke Launches Blockchain Accelerator and Venture Capital 'Spin-Off'

Crypto exchange Lykke has started a combined accelerator and venture firm focused on blockchain ventures with two former IBM and UBS executives.

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