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R3 Banks Trial Blockchain Identity Registry

Ten global banks have tested a distributed ledger-based know-your-customer registry through the R3 blockchain consortium.

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Russia's Central Securities Depository Tests Blockchain Assets Exchange

Russia's national central securities depository (CSD) is working with a tech startup to test the exchange and transfer of blockchain assets.

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Former Estonian President to Lead World Economic Forum Blockchain Group

The World Economic Forum has created a new working group focused on blockchain co-chaired by the former president of Estonia.

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Coinbase Redesigns Wallet Website for Digital Assets

Coinbase has launched a redesigned version of its website, an unveiling it said marks its transition from a wallet to a digital asset exchange.

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Australian Travel Agency Tests Blockchain Bookings

A hotel bookings company based in Australia has developed a blockchain proof-of-concept in partnership with Microsoft.

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UK Regulator Adds 9 Blockchain Startups to Fintech 'Sandbox'

Nine blockchain startups have joined a fintech 'sandbox' run by one of the UK's top finance regulators.

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Overstock Secures New Partnership For Blockchain Stock Sale

E-commerce giant Overstock’s blockchain stock offering is set to begin later this month.

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Thai Bank Tests Blockchain For Recordkeeping

One of Thailand’s leading commercial banks is working with IBM on applying blockchain to its transaction services.

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ABN Amro Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

ABN Amro has become the latest financial institution to join the R3 blockchain consortium.

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Insurance Trade Group Launches Blockchain Research Effort

An insurance and reinsurance industry trade organization headquartered in the UK is launching a new blockchain research project.

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