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Chinese Central Bank Official Calls for Commercial Bank Blockchain Adoption

A Chinese central bank official has called on commercial banks to adopt blockchain technology in digital finance.

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Bitfinex Denies Laundering, Says It's a Victim of 'Fraud' by Crypto Capital

The crypto exchange released a statement Friday denying that it had any part in the payment processor's alleged money laundering.

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7 Mining Heavyweights Partner With WEF on Blockchain Sourcing Initiative

The World Economic Forum is building a blockchain-based sustainable sourcing project with 7 metal and mining industry firms on board.

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US Financial Regulators Join UK FCA's 'Global Sandbox'

Four U.S. regulators joined an international alliance of government regulators seeking to bolster the future of fintech.

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Wallet Provider Blockchain Ventures Takes Stake in Gaming Platform Enjin

Blockchain Ventures becomes the first equity investor in the blockchain gaming tech firm Enjin.

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PeerNova Validates Shift to Enterprise Blockchain With $31 Million Funding

Blockchain startup PeerNova has received $31 million through a Series B round, bringing the company’s total fundraising to $74 million.

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ING Bank Devises Privacy Fix for R3's Corda Blockchain

ING, the Dutch megabank, has come up with a privacy fix for R3's Corda blockchain.

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Pension Funds Put $50 Million Into Morgan Creek's New Blockchain Fund

Morgan Creek Digital raised the first $50 million for its second venture capital fund from the same two large institutional investors in its first.

Morgan Creek co-founder and partner Anthony Pompliano. (Credit: CoinDesk)

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Ripple Boosts Blockchain Advocacy Efforts With DC Office

Ripple has opened a new D.C. office and expanded its regulatory team as it seeks to better educate policymakers on blockchain tech.

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Bitcoin.com Acquires Japanese Blockchain Developer 03 Labs

The deal, which closed recently for an undisclosed sum, will see O3 Labs’ eight-person developer team integrate into Bitcoin.com.

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