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Bitcoin Exchanges Launch Insurance Products in Japan

Two bitcoin exchanges in Japan are launching insurance products aimed at preventing losses tied to failed transactions.

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Japan to Test Blockchain for Government Contract System

Japan is reportedly looking to integrate blockchain into its online systems for accepting government contract bids.

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Delaware Blockchain Stock Bill Likely to Advance in House Vote Today

The US state of Delaware is today expected to vote on a bill that would recognize stock recorded on a blockchain.

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China's Central Bank Opens New Digital Currency Research Institute

The People's Bank of China released the official address and other details about its new cryptocurrency research institute this week.

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Electronics Giant LG is Testing R3's Distributed Ledger Software

A subsidiary of multinational electronics firm LG has announced it intends to investigate blockchain use cases in finance.

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Daimler AG Issues €100 Million Corporate Bond in Blockchain Trial

German automaker Daimler AG has issued a corporate bond worth €100m as part of a blockchain pilot project.

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Pantera Capital to Raise $100 Million in Investment for ICO Hedge Fund

A new hedge fund backed by Pantera Capital has raised $100m to invest in the open-source digital token space.

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Blockchain Startup ChromaWay to Launch 'Hybrid Database' Product

Swedish startup ChromaWay has released a new product called Postchain that mixes blockchain and standard database technology.

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Bitcoin Legal Experts: nChain SegWit Criticisms Are Flawed

An evaluation of the possible legal risks of a bitcoin protocol change written by startup nChain has been criticised by industry legal experts.

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R3 Completes DLT Commercial Paper Prototype with Bank Partners

Consortium startup R3 has completed work with four banks on a prototype that issues short-term debt over its Corda distributed ledger platform.

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