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Former Estonian President to Lead World Economic Forum Blockchain Group
The World Economic Forum has created a new working group focused on blockchain co-chaired by the former president of Estonia.
Coinbase Redesigns Wallet Website for Digital Assets
Coinbase has launched a redesigned version of its website, an unveiling it said marks its transition from a wallet to a digital asset exchange.
Australian Travel Agency Tests Blockchain Bookings
A hotel bookings company based in Australia has developed a blockchain proof-of-concept in partnership with Microsoft.
UK Regulator Adds 9 Blockchain Startups to Fintech 'Sandbox'
Nine blockchain startups have joined a fintech 'sandbox' run by one of the UK's top finance regulators.
Overstock Secures New Partnership For Blockchain Stock Sale
E-commerce giant Overstock’s blockchain stock offering is set to begin later this month.
Thai Bank Tests Blockchain For Recordkeeping
One of Thailand’s leading commercial banks is working with IBM on applying blockchain to its transaction services.
ABN Amro Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
ABN Amro has become the latest financial institution to join the R3 blockchain consortium.
Insurance Trade Group Launches Blockchain Research Effort
An insurance and reinsurance industry trade organization headquartered in the UK is launching a new blockchain research project.
Hyperledger Eyes Mobile Blockchain Apps With 'Iroha' Project
A distributed ledger project dubbed Iroha has been accepted for incubation status by the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain initiative.
BTCC Takes Aim at Bitfinex With US Dollar Bitcoin Trading
BTCC announced today that it will be adding US dollar (USD) to its existing bitcoin exchange service.
