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World Bank, CommBank Team Up for 'World First' Blockchain Bond Transaction

The World Bank says its new debt instrument "bond-i" is the first bond to have both issuance and trading recorded on a blockchain.

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Study Finds Most Ransomware Solutions Just Pay Out Crypto

A study has found that most ransomware recovery services are actually just paying crypto ransoms to hackers.

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The Blockchain Paradox

Blockchains offer potential solutions to deep-seated problems in society, but their own governance issues need to be solved first, writes Pindar Wong.

Celestia Labs is betting on a modular blockchain future. (Shutterstock)

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Hacked Cryptocurrency Exchange Cryptopia Goes Into Liquidation

Cryptopia, the crypto exchange hit by a major hack in mid-January, has appointed professional services firm Grant Thornton as liquidator.

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Facebook Hires Two of Coinbase's Former Compliance Managers

Facebook has hired two Coinbase vets to work in compliance roles, and at least one is involved in the social network's blockchain effort.

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Hyperledger Announces Aries, a Toolkit for Blockchain-Based Identity Management

Aries is a new, open-source toolkit for identity management by the makers of Hyperledger.

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Coinbase Rolls Out Trading in USDC Stablecoin to 85 Countries

Coinbase is expanding crypto-to-crypto trading in USD Coin, a dollar-pegged stablecoin, to a host of nations.

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BitGo Offers Institutional Clients New Off-Chain Settlement System

BitGo is launching a new clearing and settlement service, allowing off-chain transactions between clients so assets never leave custody.

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Samsung to Roll Out Crypto Features on Budget Galaxy Phones

South Korean electronics giant Samsung is planning to bring crypto and blockchain features to more phones across its Galaxy range.

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