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Can Blockchain Make Music Great Again?

Blockchain technology can't write songs or play instruments, but it might be able to ensure that those who do get the proper credit and compensation.

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3 Big Blockchain Ideas MIT is Working on Right Now

CoinDesk looks at notable MIT Digital Currency Initiative projects, from reshaping the web, to making blockchains more confidential and auditable.

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Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver to Push for OKCoin Liquidation in Court

Bitcoin investor Roger Ver’s legal fight against Chinese bitcoin exchange OKCoin is intensifying as he pushes for the firm to be liquidated.

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The Big Mistakes Enterprises Are Making on Blockchain

Why corporations need to think bigger to maximize the benefits of blockchain.

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ASX CEO Expresses New Confidence in Blockchain Post-Trade Tests

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) plans to increase its blockchain investment by the end of this year to build a better product.

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Swift Reveals Future Global Payment Tech – Blockchain Not Included

While Swift is bullish on its explorations of blockchain, it has sidestepped the tech in its new cross-border payments service, unveiled today.

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The Next Wave of Ethereum Applications is Almost Here

Ethereum has been criticized by some for its lack of production-ready projects, but a number of dapps are now making significant progress.

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Post-Trade Giant NSD: Blockchain 'Useless' If Not Legally Binding

The NSD's director of innovation, Artem Duvanov, says blockchains are only useful when recording legally binding information.

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Will New Regulations Help or Hurt Bitcoin Startups in the Philippines?

Luis Buenaventura looks at new rules aimed at bitcoin firms in the Philippines, arguing that, cost burden aside, there's reason to be optimistic.

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