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Indian Government Approves Bank's Blockchain Research
India's top executive body has granted approval for the Exim Bank to conduct research into how blockchain technology may benefit the financial sector.
Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Is Moving Away From Its No-Account Model
Crypto exchange ShapeShift is launching a membership program for its users. While voluntary at first, it will soon become a mandatory feature.
British Maritime Society Builds Blockchain Tool for Ship Registration
Lloyd's Register is demoing a blockchain tool for recording information about ships for underwriters and merchants at this year's SMM fair.
Crypto Wallet Abra Opens Door to More European Users
Crypto wallet provider Abra is integrating SEPA payments, allowing European customers to directly deposit funds.
Crypto Exchange AirTM Targets Troubled Markets With $7 Million Raise
Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange AirTM has raised $7 million it says it will use to expand in troubled Latin American economies.
Crypto Isn't Just Money – It's a Defense Against Discrimination
Financial discrimination shows just how precarious Americans' rights are in practice. Cryptocurrency is the solution — if an imperfect one at present.
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.
CBP: Our 'Live Fire' Blockchain Test Is Entering the Proof-of-Concept Phase
U. S. Customs and Border Protection will begin its live testing of a shipment tracking system on a blockchain after Labor Day.
Bitcoin Wallet Provider Receives E-Money License From UK Regulator
Wirex, a bitcoin wallet and payment card provider, has become the third crypto company to receive an e-money license from U.K. financial regulators.
Coinbase's Wallet Service Now Lists Ink Protocol's New Payments Dapp
Ink Protocol announced Tuesday that its decentralized payments app, Ink Pay, is now available on Coinbase Wallet.
