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Banking Giants Send $30 Million in Securities Over DLT

Credit Suisse and ING say they have successful sent securities worth €25 million ($30 million) over a system built with R3's Corda.

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Alibaba's T-Mall Is Moving Cross-Border E-Commerce to Blockchain

Alibaba's T-Mall Global e-commerce platform is reportedly applying blockchain in its cross-border supply chain.

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SEC ICO Probe Underway, But Stories Conflict on Size of Sweep

The Securities and Exchange Commission has been "shotgunning" subpoenas to token sellers, advisors, investors and exchanges. What will come of it all?

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Genesis Trading Launches Crypto Lending Service for Investors

Genesis Global Capital will allow investors to borrow crypto in quantities of $100,000 or more for terms ranging from two weeks to six months.

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Square: Murky Crypto Accounting Rules Pose Risk

In its most recent annual filing, Square explains how uncertainty surrounding accounting guidelines for cryptocurrency may affect its bottom line.

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UK Bank HSBC Might Soon Pilot Live Blockchain Payments

Executives from HSBC Bank revealed in a conference call this week they intend to pilot projects for blockchain-based transactions.

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JPMorgan Says It May Have to 'Adapt' to Counter Crypto Adoption

JPMorgan Chase has become the third major banking institution to list cryptocurrencies as a possible risk factor for its business.

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What is Circle X? Crypto Exchange to Challenge More Than Coinbase

Circle's big plans for crypto exchange Poloniex after acquisition include bringing cryptocurrencies and tokens of all kinds under one roof.

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Goldman Sachs Exec: Central Bank Cryptos Could Be 'Incredibly Useful'

A Goldman Sachs exec believes that cryptocurrencies – at least those that might one day be created by central banks – could be "incredibly useful."

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StarbucksCoin? Exec Says Coffee Seller Will 'Probably' Use Blockchain

StarbucksCoin? Recent comments from the coffee chain's executive chairman suggest the idea isn't so far-fetched.

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