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World Bank's Blockchain Bond Experiment Raises $81 Million

The World Bank's blockchain bond raised $110 million AUD, and is based on a private ethereum network.

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The World Bank Is About to Settle a Blockchain Bond Worth $73 Million

The World Bank is expected to settle its first blockchain-based bond worth $73 Million at the end of this month.

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Blockchain Firm to Raise $24 Billion for Electric Bus Upgrades in China

A blockchain and AI technology firm has scored a major deal to help provide the financing as China upgrades its buses to run on electricity.

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The CFA Exam Is Getting a Crypto Section Next Year

The Chartered Financial Analyst Program Exams are about to add topics on cryptocurrencies as examinable material for candidates in August 2019.

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Japan's Finance Minister Balks at Changing Crypto Tax Rules

Japan's top financial official is cautious about the idea of his nation changing how it taxes gains from cryptocurrencies.

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Florida Is Creating Its Own Crypto Czar

Florida's chief financial officer has created a new "crypto czar" to oversee regulation of the cryptocurrency and ICO space.

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Spain's Securities Market Watchdog Completes Blockchain Test

A pilot test was successfully conducted for a Spanish-backed blockchain project to increase the efficiency of registering issuances.

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CFO Boost? EY Predicts Blockchain Could Change C-Suite Role

"Big four" professional services firm EY says that blockchain could transform its finance operations and redefine the role of chief financial officer.

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Coinbase Hires NYSE Finance Vet to Grow Enterprise Products

Coinbase has hired a former New York Stock Exchange executive, the startup announced Thursday.

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When Not If? Banks Strike Optimistic Tone on Blockchain Impact

A conference in Dublin yesterday united representatives of major financial firms and regulators in discussions over blockchain's way forward.

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