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ICO First: Farm Collective Wins Clearinghouse Approval for Token Sale

The first initial coin offering in Russia sanctioned by a traditional clearing house is underway, a step toward legitimization of blockchain tokens.

Back from the front lines of Syria, infamous bitcoiner Amir Taaki plans a bitcoin-based economy in the war-torn nation, and he's looking for help.

J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC chair, has called on government agencies to embrace blockchain, saying it's in the national interest to do so.

By Aaron StanleySep 21, 2017

A new Japan Exchange Group report throws cold water on the idea that distributed ledger tech may soon make inroads in global capital markets.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 18, 2017

One of Russia's largest exchanges hasn't launched support for crypto products, but representatives say it is considering the idea.

By Stan HigginsAug 31, 2017

Citi's head of cash management for Asia-Pacific explains why state-issued currencies on a blockchain could supercharge the technology's potential.

Just days after resigning from South Africa's central securities depository, its former CEO reveals plans to enter the blockchain space full-time.

A group of banks led by Credit Suisse is eyeing the launch of a blockchain platform for syndicated loans, according to reports.

By Stan HigginsAug 21, 2017

A financial data provider and bitcoin exchange operator in Japan is testing a digital bond denominated in the cryptocurrency.

By Stan HigginsAug 18, 2017

Russia's National Settlement Depository is developing a blockchain platform to provide deposit and settlement service for digital assets.

By Wolfie ZhaoAug 11, 2017

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