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At MoneyConf, An Unexpectedly Subdued Outlook for Blockchain

While disruption is not as strong as anticipated, MoneyConf 2017 showcased how blockchain is steadily becoming an important part of the fintech scene.

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Chain is Now Working on Six 'Citi-Sized' Blockchain Networks

After revealing its part in a Nasdaq to Citi blockchain, Chain's Adam Ludwin talks about the half a dozen other projects his company is behind.

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AT&T Awarded Patent for Bitcoin-Powered Subscriber Server

US telecom giant AT&T has been awarded a patent for a kind of home subscriber server backed up by blockchain tech.

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Blockchain Consortium Draws Enterprise Giants to Revolutionize Digital Identity

The Digital Identity Foundation is seeing interest from key players like IBM who see potential in using blockchain for seamless online identity.

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BP, Wien Energie Complete Blockchain Energy Trading Trial

A group of energy firms including BP have completed an energy trading pilot using blockchain tech from Canadian startup BTL.

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Walmart: Blockchain Food Tracking Test Results Are 'Very Encouraging'

Global retail giant Walmart presented its blockchain work during an annual investor event last week, showing encouraging results.

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IT Firm Fujitsu Debuts Blockchain System for Secure Data Sharing

Japanese IT firm Fujitsu has developed a new blockchain-based system for securely exchanging data.

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The World's Largest CSDs Are Forming a New Blockchain Consortium

Some of the world's most influential central securities depositories are uniting to build their own blockchain consortium.

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Why the Blockchain Needs More Failures to Succeed

Tired of scams? Entrepreneur William Mougayar argues that more failures are needed to take the blockchain industry to the next level.

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Bank of Russia: 'It's Time to Develop National Cryptocurrencies'

Russia's central bank believes the time is right to develop and launch its own digital currency, one of its senior officials said today.

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