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Why Blockchain Firms Shouldn't Ignore New EU Cybersecurity Laws

Impending EU laws, although not aimed directly at the blockchain industry, could prove impactful to its practices, says attorney Jacek Czarnecki.

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Hardware Over Hard Forks: How Accenture Plans to End Blockchain's Security Debate

Can dedicated hardware bring institutions on board with blockchain in a way that consensus-driven hard forks can't? This company is betting on it.

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Deutsche Bank Analyst: Blockchain Could Have Prevented Soros Leaks

One Deutsche Bank analyst believes a recent, unwanted financial disclosure could have been prevented with blockchain tech.

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Blockchain Venture Test Will Have to Wait With Mainstreet Launch Delay

One of bitcoin's first evangelists is launching an ICO, but investors may be wary of issues over the funding model.

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Forex Giants Trading Bitcoin? In Japan That Might Be Months Away

When new legislation becomes law later this year, Japan's blockchain market will see financial giants come on board, industry insiders tell CoinDesk.

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Blockchain Firms Aim For Hedge Funds, But is There a Better Target?

While blockchain startups are targeting the hedge fund industry, venture capital may be a better place to focus efforts, says Noelle Acheson.

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Are Bitcoin Traders Planning for an ETF Approval?

Are traders pricing in the SEC's upcoming decision on the Winklevoss bitcoin ETF? We asked experts from across the industry.

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Tokens For Time? Inside One Banking Exec's Blockchain Pet Project

A new token created by Alex Batlin, global blockchain lead for BNY Mellon, could have surprising real-world possibilities.

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What’s in a Name? From Bitcoin to Blockchain to Distributed Ledgers

Nelson Rosario ponders why we have developed so many terms for what is effectively the same technology – bitcoin.

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Charts: How an ETF Approval Could Impact Bitcoin's Price

How would the bitcoin market might react if a long-awaited ETF was approved? Crypto guru Willy Woo explores.

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