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Israel's Largest Bank Begins Blockchain Trial With Microsoft

Israel's largest bank is working with software giant Microsoft to develop a blockchain-based platform for creating digital bank guarantees.

By Stan HigginsSep 7, 2017

A joint venture between shipping giant Maersk, Microsoft and accounting firm EY aims to apply blockchain technology in the field of marine insurance.

Both new and founding members of the Utility Settlement Coin project think its work could lead central banks to adopt blockchain-based fiat currency.

An ICO startup has been accepted into Quebec's regulatory sandbox, demonstrating how regulators there want to accommodate the burgeoning industry.

By Aaron StanleySep 6, 2017

A notable UK celebrity is launching a new real estate venture – one that is targeting cryptocurrency investors in its marketing and branding.

CoinDesk provides a translation of yesterday's ruling from China's regulators on the legality of fundraising via blockchain tokens.

By Wolfie ZhaoSep 5, 2017

Brazil's central bank is seeking to investigate possible use cases for blockchain tech and is now moving toward prototyping.

ICO platforms in China are reportedly now issuing refunds to select customers following warnings by the nation's regulators on Monday.

By Pete RizzoSep 5, 2017

A former central bank technologist takes a look at why central banks might consider issuing cryptocurrency – and the possible implications.

How financial firms in the Netherlands are approaching blockchain, and how trends in the technology are shaping their work and progress.