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Russian Diamond Giant Signs Onto De Beers' Blockchain Tracking Platform

Alrosa, the world's second-largest diamond producer, is joining the blockchain pilot program spearheaded by De Beers to trace the stones' provenance.

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Ethereum's Biggest Enterprise Group Is Releasing New Software Specs

The largest blockchain consortium has released its latest round of specifications – the next steps to harmonizing the way big companies use ethereum.

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UK Government Says It Will Update Crypto Tax Guidance By Early Next Year

The UK Cryptoassets Taskforce wants to encourage the development of distributed ledger technology, according to a final report published Monday.

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Ripple Hires Former Google Exec as VP of Products

Blockchain payments startup Ripple has hired Google's former messaging lead as its vice president of products.

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Nine Japanese Banks to Trial Blockchain Settlement Using Fujitsu Tech

Nine Japanese banks are teaming up to trial a blockchain-based inter-bank settlement system using Fujitsu technology.

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Bitcoin Exchange Bitstamp Confirms Sale to Gaming Group NXC

The Bitstamp cryptocurrency exchange has been acquired by NXMH, an investment firm owned by South Korean conglomerate NXC.

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IBM and Maersk Struggle to Sign Partners to Shipping Blockchain

Since Maersk and IBM launched TradeLens 10 months ago, only one other carrier has joined the network. As those involved admit, that's not enough.

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Four Agricultural Giants Eye Blockchain in Push to Digitize Global Trade

The four biggest agricultural corporations plan to utilize tech such as blockchain and AI to bring the global grain trade into the digital age.

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Crypto Investing May Have Finally Met Its Tinder Match

Meet Jeff Morris, Jr., who's the director of product at online dating provider Tinder, but also a venture capitalist in the crypto space.

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Report: Bitfury Weighs Initial Public Offering

Crypto miner manufacturer Bitfury is reportedly looking into raising funds through an initial public offering.

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