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Energy Sector Turns to Ethereum to Test Blockchain

A new consortium of blockchain startups and major energy companies is devising tangible use cases for blockchain tech in the green power sector.

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Fresh Off Funding, R3 Moves Corda Toward Critical Pilot

With over $100m in funding, distributed ledger consortium R3 is setting its sights on moving critical projects to pilot.

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How a Tiny Island Could Give Cryptocurrency a Big Boost

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson discusses how efforts in the Caribbean to harness public blockchain tech could lead to regional transformation.

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Baseball on the Blockchain? One Fan's Quest to Merge Two Passions

Could blockchain solve problems for America's pastime? Tech enthusiast Josh Metnick gives the idea an epic at bat.

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Consensus 2017 Recap: The Biggest Main Stage Moments

A roundup of the major events that took place on the Consensus 2017 main stage earlier this week.

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Spanish Banks Form New Blockchain Consortium

A group of Spanish banks have formed a new consortium to investigate blockchain technology applications.

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Skeptical of ICOs? Investor Vinny Lingham Can Change Your Mind With a Marker

The blockchain startup launched by Gyft founder Vinny Lingham is planning to launch an ICO.

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Consensus 2017: Even Academics Can't Keep Pace With Blockchain Change

Universities have a role to play in developing a workforce with blockchain skills, but the rapid pace of innovation brings challenges, academics say.

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ICOs Going Mainstream? Chat App Kik to Launch Token Sale

Messaging service Kik has revealed plans to launch its own cryptocurrency and ultimately create a new ecosystem for digital services.

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How Blockchain Tech Could Move Self-Driving Cars Into the Fast Lane

With autonomous cars on the horizon, blockchain startups are eagerly building IoT systems for the fledgling industry

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