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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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Japan's NEC Expands Role in Hyperledger Blockchain Project

One of Japan's biggest IT corporations is expanding its role in the Hyperledger blockchain project.

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USV's Fred Wilson: ICOs Won't Displace VC Investors

USV co-founder Fred Wilson isn't all that concerned about initial coin offerings, or ICOs, disrupting his line of work.

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Russia's Vnesheconombank Reveals Blockchain Product Strategy

A state-owned development bank in Russia has revealed its plans for launching products built around blockchain.

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OKCoin and Huobi Move to End China's Bitcoin Withdrawal Freeze

China's major bitcoin exchanges are bringing withdrawals back online.

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$35 Million in 30 Seconds: Token Sale for Internet Browser Brave Sells Out

The makers of web browser Brave have raised new funding through the use of a blockchain-based token aimed to incentivize user growth.

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Spanish Banks Back 'Red Lyra' Blockchain Consortium

A group of Spanish banks, law firms and corporations have formed a new blockchain consortium.

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Tokenized Dollars: Singapore's Central Bank Details New Blockchain Trial

Singapore's central bank has published new details of distributed ledger trial that saw it issue digital tokens tied to its national currency.

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India's 'BankChain' Consortium Launches Blockchain KYC System

A blockchain consortium in India centered around banking applications has unveiled a new system for sharing information about customers.

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Walmart Wants to Track Delivery Drones With Blockchain Tech

One of the world's largest retailers envisions a future in which it might use distributed ledger tech to ensure drone deliveries.

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