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Accenture: Global Insurers Will Embrace the Blockchain

In a new blog post, a managing director for Accenture argued that in the years ahead, the insurance industry will move to embrace the blockchain.

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South Korea's Shinhan Bank Backs Blockchain Startup's $2 Million Round

South Korean blockchain remittance provider Streami has closed a $2m seed round that included funding from Shinhan Bank.

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Australia's Biggest Stock Exchange is Taking a 'Close Look' at Blockchain

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is reportedly looking at whether to use blockchain technology to manage trade risk.

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Insurance Giant Allianz France Exploring Blockchain Potential

Managing director of a startup accelerator owned by Allianz France tells CoinDesk why his firm is investigating the blockchain.

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10 New Bank of America Cryptocurrency Patents Published

The Bank of America has filed eleven patent applications since 2014, following the publication of 10 yesterday by the US patent office.

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How Provenance is Channeling the Blockchain for Social Good

Jessi Baker, CEO and founder of London-based startup Provenance, aims to channel the potential of distributed ledgers to bring about social good.

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Microsoft Adds New Blockchain Services to Software Sandbox

Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform is adding additional options to its blockchain-as-a-service sandbox.

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SEC Approves Overstock's Plan to Issue Blockchain Securities

The SEC has approved Overstock's plans to issue stock via the blockchain through its subsidiary tØ platform, a report says.

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Kenyan Court Upholds Bid to Keep Bitcoin Startup Off M-Pesa

A Kenyan High Court judge has ruled that M-Pesa operator Safaricom will not be required to grant access to BitPesa amid an ongoing legal dispute.

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Former Bank of England Director Joins Blockchain Startup Setl

Blockchain platform Setl has appointed the former executive director of the Bank of England as its chairman.

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