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US Treasury Insurance Advisors to Discuss Blockchain

Insurance market advisors to the US Treasury Department are set to discuss blockchain tech this week.

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US Commerce Department Weighs Blockchain at Washington Event

An event held in Washington, DC, today saw the US Commerce Department speak with blockchain startup executives and technology enthusiasts.

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Relax Lawyers, Nick Szabo Says Smart Contracts Won't Kill Jobs

Smart contract inventor Nick Szabo has said lawyers' roles are "complimentary" to the role of smart contracts.

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Blockchain Pros Debate 'Looming Challenges' for Smart Contracts

Two "looming challenges" may stand between smart contract potential and actual widespread adoption.

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UAE Government to Sponsor $140k Blockchain Hackathon

The government of the United Arab Emirates is sponsoring a virtual hackathon dedicated to blockchain, with $140,000 in prizes up for grabs.

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Steemit's First 'Fest' Reveals the Power of Blockchain Community

Steem's global community came together for SteemFest – a two-day conference in Amsterdam event this month.

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Bitcoin Pioneer Charlie Shrem Launches New Blockchain Venture

Months after his release from prison for money laundering violations, entrepreneur Charlie Shrem has announced a new blockchain venture.

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China's CITIC Hosts Seminar on Banking and Blockchain

China's CITIC bank, one of the country's largest commercial banks, recently held a seminar devoted to blockchain.

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As Argentina Embraces Blockchain, Emphasis on Politics Remains

A recent conference highlights how bitcoin and blockchain may be a means to the same end for Argentina's entrepreneurs.

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A Strange High: Two Days at Denver's Crypto-Cannabis Conference

Denver's Crypto-Cannabis Conference wants a marriage between the cryptocurrency and cannabis industry, but is the use case strong enough?

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