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Distributed Ledger Technology
An XRP ICO? It's On Whether Ripple Likes It or Not
Turns out you can launch an ICO on Ripple's distributed ledger, and one small Brazilian company is ready to test it out.

Mexico Tests Blockchain to Track Public Contract Bids
A Mexican government announced a blockchain-based project intended to reduce corruption in bidding for government contracts.

Singapore Launches Blockchain Challenge with Funding Prizes
The Singapore government is launching an innovation-boosting blockchain challenge that will reward successful projects with funding.

Bank of England to Test DLT Use in New Settlement System
The Bank of England has launched a proof of concept that will explore DLT-compatibility with its real time gross settlement service.

British Charity Aims to Improve Maritime Safety with New Blockchain Lab
British non-profit Lloyd’s Register Foundation is teaming up with BLOC on a blockchain initiative aimed to improve safety on the high seas.

Global Blockchain Patent Filings Spiked In 2017, Korea's IP Office Says
Last year saw a sharp rise in blockchain-related patent applications across the globe, according to the South Korean Intellectual Property Office.

Stellar Goes In On Lightning with 2018 Launch Target
Stellar isn't so far behind bitcoin in absorbing a faster and cheaper layer touted as the future of cryptocurrency payments.

ZhongAn Wants to Catch Media Pirates with Blockchain
ZhongAn Technology, a subsidiary of Chinese online insurer ZhongAn, hopes to patent a blockchain solution for protecting digital media against piracy.

How XRP's Tech Differs from Other Crypto Assets
What is XRP? How is it different from bitcoin? CoinDesk looks at the tech behind the crypto market's third-largest asset.

How XRP Fits Into Ripple's Payments Products Explained
While interest in XRP continues, confusion remains about how the cryptocurrency interacts with Ripple's products. CoinDesk explains.
