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Digital Trade Chain: 7 Banks Could Go Live With Blockchain in 2017

A group of seven major banks is partnering on a new blockchain-based trade finance project.

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Brexit Blues: Why Dublin is Turning Into a Haven for Blockchain

In the wake of Brexit, the Republic of Ireland could become the go-to European hub for FinTech and blockchain companies.

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UK Exchange Coinfloor Embraces 'No-Fee' Bitcoin Trading

The world's largest GBP bitcoin exchange has announced it will adopt a 'no-fee' trading policy starting later this week.

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Sweden's Blockchain Land Registry to Begin Testing in March

A group working to bring a blockchain land registry to Sweden has announced new updates.

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BBVA: Blockchain Regulation Needs to Move Beyond Bitcoin

Spanish banking group BBVA has released a new research note that argues for more immediate blockchain regulation.

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Dutch City Trials Blockchain for Real Estate Contracts

Deloitte’s Netherlands branch is working with the city of Rotterdam to create a prototype for recording lease contracts on a blockchain.

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The Swiss Government is Paving the Way for Crypto Banks

Regulators in Switzerland are moving quickly to create regulation that accommodates digital currency and blockchain startups.

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Sweden's Central Bank Considers Digital Currency Use

Sweden's central bank could soon launch its own digital currency – though it hasn't yet decided how the offering would work.

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Bitcoin Wallet Blockchain to Add Buying Option

Bitcoin wallet company Blockchain is beta testing a new in-wallet purchase option in partnership with payments startup Coinify.

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SEB to Build Blockchain Channel Between New York and Stockholm

The blockchain service aims to go live sometime in 2017, according to SEB's head of transaction services.

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