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'Sovereign' Blockchains Will Change Monetary Policy, Bank Paper Argues

A new research paper published by South Africa’s FirstRand Bank argues blockchains could revolutionize central banking.

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Ethereum Classic's Volume Has Fallen 99% From Its Peak

Ether classic's (ETC) trading volume has fallen more than 99% from its all-time peak earlier this summer.

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Relax Lawyers, Nick Szabo Says Smart Contracts Won't Kill Jobs

Smart contract inventor Nick Szabo has said lawyers' roles are "complimentary" to the role of smart contracts.

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Malta Stock Exchange Lays Groundwork for Blockchain Testing

Malta’s stock exchange is in the early stages of experimenting with blockchain-based trading.

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US Commerce Department to Discuss Blockchain Copyright

US officials to discuss using blockchain for copyright management.

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Intel is Winning Over Blockchain Critics By Reimagining Bitcoin's DNA

A look at Intel's project inspired by bitcoin's proof-of-work.

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The Blockchain Milestone You May Have Missed

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues one of last week's most important blockchain developments may have been overlooked.

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Coders Named After Harry Potter Characters Join Bitcoin’s 'Mimblewimble'

One of bitcoin's more forward-looking projects has attracted a group of developers who are using some obscure names from the Harry Potter series.

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Coinbase Seeks Patent for Bitcoin Private Key Security System

Bitcoin and ether exchange startup Coinbase is seeking a patent for a security system for bitcoin private keys.

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Major Japanese Banks Seek Lower Costs With Blockchain Payments

A group of major Japanese banks has published the first results of a blockchain interbank payments trial.

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