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Bitfinex's Parent Company Has a New Offshore Services Provider

iFinex, the parent company of Bitfinex, has parted ways with its old offshore services provider for a new firm.

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There's A Giant Bitcoin Rat on Wall Street And It's Staring Down the Fed

A public art installation in New York is turning heads in what its creator hopes will be a commentary on bitcoin and government money management.

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US Congressman Calls for Ban on Crypto Buying and Mining

A U.S. congressman called for banning all U.S. residents from buying or mining cryptocurrencies during a hearing Wednesday.

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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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Lawmakers to Discuss If Crypto Is 'The Future of Money' Next Week

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee will host a crypto hearing focused on its use as a form of money next week.

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Major Banks, Regulators Trial 'Know Your Customer' App on R3's Corda

Around 40 participants have trialed a "self-sovereign" know-your-customer application that gives customers more control over their data.

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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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Blockchain Startup Chain Launches Balance Management Cloud Service

Blockchain startup Chain is launching a new cloud-based Software as a Service product for managing balances in financial and commerce applications.

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Economic Forum Highlights China's Rise in Blockchain R&D

Blockchain tech will likely boost financial inclusion, but a major impact is still a way off, according to panelists at a recent event in China.

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Blockchain in Finance: From Buzzword to Watchword in 2016

As Big Finance starts to better understand blockchain, central bank-issued cryptocurrencies will likely follow, says FirstRand Bank's Farzam Ehsani.

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