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Japanese telco SoftBank is exploring blockchain tech as a way to improve upon current centralized and fragmented ID and authentication services.

By Yogita KhatriFeb 26, 2019

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Mobile device maker HTC now sells its blockchain phone for U.S. dollars in addition to cryptocurrency.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 26, 2019

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The Fusion Foundation is joining forces with the Automotive eXchange Platform to put 10.5 million used cars on a blockchain.

By Ian AllisonFeb 25, 2019

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Accenture has announced a prototype blockchain-based supply chain app designed to reward business practices that conserve natural resources.

By Anna BaydakovaFeb 25, 2019

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Security token specialist Templum is shifting from public to private blockchains through a new partnership with enterprise vendor Symbiont.

By Ian AllisonFeb 25, 2019

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Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is trialing blockchain technology to automate reporting of cross-border transactions by institutions.

By Yogita KhatriFeb 25, 2019

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A group of central securities depositories (CSDs) is seriously looking at how they might custody digital assets.

By Ian AllisonFeb 25, 2019

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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinbin has declared bankruptcy, in part due to claimed embezzlement by a former exec.

By Yogita KhatriFeb 25, 2019

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Jurisdictions that lack clear guidance or take a hostile view of blockchain and crypto hurt the industry. Florida is doing both.

By Justin S. WalesFeb 24, 2019

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A hands-on preview of Samsung's just-unveiled flagship phone, the Galaxy S10, reveals new details of the device's upcoming crypto features.

By Daniel PalmerFeb 22, 2019