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Finance Firms Back New Blockchain Research Lab in Beijing

A Beijing-based equity exchange is partnering with a group of crowdfunding and VC firms on a new blockchain research lab.

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PwC Principal: Cryptocurrencies Could Power New Economy

A keynote speech at a New York blockchain conference today saw a notable financial executive discuss the potential benefits of cryptocurrency.

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Kazakhstan's Central Bank Tests Blockchain App for Debt Sales

The central bank of Kazakhstan has revealed it is looking to harness blockchain tech to sell short-term notes to investors.

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Europe's Executive Arm Launches New Blockchain Study Group

The European Commission is launching a new blockchain research project focused on non-financial applications of the tech.

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Russian Central Bank Group Prepares 'Masterchain' Ethereum Fork for Testing

Russia's financial incumbents are moving ahead with work on a new distributed ledger platform designed for enterprise use.

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United Nations Sends Aid to 10,000 Syrian Refugees Using Ethereum Blockchain

UN food aid has been issued to thousands of Syrian refugees, signaling success for one of the largest charitable implementations of ethereum.

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Delaware Blockchain Stock Bill Advances Ahead of Major Deadline

Delaware has moved a step closer toward enshrining recognition of blockchain-based stocks in state law.

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Hong Kong and Australia's Securities Regulators Strike FinTech Agreement

A new fintech agreement in the Asia-Pacific region could ease collaborative burdens for blockchain and distributed ledger startups.

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Indian Banks Select Microsoft As Exclusive Cloud Blockchain Provider

A group of India-based banks have struck a new strategic partnership with US tech giant Microsoft.

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UAE’s Emirates Islamic Bank Launches Blockchain Check Service

A trial that examines how blockchain could play a role in paper check management is moving forward at Emirates NBD.

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