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From Banking Giants to Tech Darlings, China Reveals Over 500 Enterprise Blockchain Projects

As President Xi called on China to seize blockchain opportunities, industry heavyweights are already leading hundreds of enterprise projects.

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In Rare Deal, Crypto Custodian Wins Insurance on Full Value of Client Assets

Marsh & McLennan, the world’s largest insurance broker, has arranged unusually generous insurance for new crypto custodian KNØX.

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Decentralized Employment Ecosystem Opolis to Integrate MakerDAO’s Dai Cryptocurrency

Opolis received a grant from MakerDAO to integrate its Dai cryptocurrency into its decentralized employer ecosystem for payroll and benefits.

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Blockchain Insurance Group B3i Launches First Product on R3's Corda

B3i, a consortium startup working to use blockchain tech in the insurance industry, has launched its first product on R3's Corda platform.

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40-Strong Blockchain Insurance Group B3i Appoints CEO

Insurance industry blockchain group B3i has appointed John Carolin as chief executive officer.

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Coinbase Is in Talks to Launch Its Own Insurance Company

Coinbase is exploring plans to set up its own regulated insurance company with the help of broker Aon, sources told CoinDesk.

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Insurer L&G Uses Amazon Blockchain Service for Pension Deals

Legal & General has turned to Amazon's services to launch what it claims is the first blockchain system for bulk pension deals.

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Pan-African Insurer Old Mutual Will Not Insure Mining Rigs

South African insurance company Old Mutual has refused to insure mining rigs in Africa, making it harder to protect cryptocurrency gear there.

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Metaco Offering Crypto Custody Insurance via Giant Broker Aon

Insurance brokerage Aon has lined up coverage for institutional clients of crypto custody tech provider Metaco.

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Ethereum Startups Team to Offer 'Banking-Grade' Wallet Security

Insurtech startup Nexus Mutual and wallet provider Argent have teamed up to bring bank account-like protection to ethereum.

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