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US Logistics Agency Launches Blockchain Sector Mapping Tool
The U.S. government's Emerging Citizen Technology program announced a new open-source Atlas to provide resources on blockchain technology.
Japan's SBI Holdings Is Gearing Up to Mine Bitcoin
The financial services division of Japan’s SBI Group has revealed plans to move deeper into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
Verisign Explores Blockchain for Domain Security System
Internet services company Verisign may use a blockchain as part of a domain name system services extension project.
GMO ICO? Bitcoin-Friendly IT Firm Announces Token Sale
Japanese IT firm GMO is adding another twist to its ongoing cryptocurrency initiative: a plan for an initial coin offering (ICO).
Turkeycoin? Food Giant Cargill Launches Blockchain Tracking Pilot
American agricultural conglomerate Cargill is testing a blockchain platform to track the provenance of turkey products.
European Energy Firms Trial Blockchain Trading Marketplace
European energy providers Enel and E.On tested a new blockchain-based trading platform earlier this month.
Tokenized Tor? A16z, DFJ and More Back Private Internet Project Orchid
Orchid Labs has attracted big investors to its vision of a more private internet, revealing millions already raised in a private token sale.
UK Asset Manager Adds Support for Ethereum Exchange-Traded Product
UK-based asset manager Hargreaves Lansdown is moving to offer its customers access to two ethereum-based exchange-traded notes (ETNs).
CDC to Trial Blockchain With IBM in Bid to Manage Medical Data
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reportedly teaming up with IBM to test blockchain.
RAND Report: Timing Essential for Blockchain Standards
The European wing of the RAND Corporation, a US think tank, has argued for a slow-and-steady process for developing possible blockchain standards.
