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DHS Official Tells Congress Blockchain Uses Are 'Almost Limitless'

Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, Maersk and UPS described how blockchain can be used in supply chain in a hearing Tuesday.

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Report: NYSE Owner ICE Weighs Bitcoin Trading Platform Launch

Intercontinental Exchange, the firm that owns the New York Stock Exchange, is developing a bitcoin trading platform, according to a report.

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Oracle to Launch Its Blockchain Platform This Month

California-based software giant Oracle will publicly launch its blockchain-as-a-service platform as soon as this month, according to a report.

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BMW Test Drives Blockchain for Car Mileage Tracking

Blockchain startup Dovu created a pilot program with auto giant BMW to encourage drivers to track their own mileage.

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What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain Tuesday

Tuesday's blockchain hearing will specifically look at the technology's applications in supply chain management.

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Microsoft Unveils New Blockchain Tools for Azure

Microsoft announced a new "scaffolding" toolkit through its Azure Blockchain Workbench, which can help developers quickly build applications.

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Thailand's Top Exchange Plans Blockchain Funding Market

The Stock Exchange of Thailand unveiled a crowdfunding platform built on blockchain technology to widen the access to capital funds for startups.

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The Next Generation of Crypto Exchanges Has One Big Missing Piece

Decentralized exchanges could unlock the potential of blockchains, but they face pragmatic issues today in gaining the marketshare of alternatives.

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Meetup's Crypto Secret? Scams Are Running Rampant

Long-running groups using the popular social network are finding that separating education from financial advice isn't as easy as it sounds.

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Arizona Lawmakers Strip Crypto Mentions From Tax Payments Bill

Arizona Senate Bill 1091 has been passed by the House and Senate - but no longer mentions cryptocurrencies anywhere.

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