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Blockchain technology constitutes a "genuine revolution" in how decentralized systems are run, Commerzbank said in a March report.

By Stan HigginsMar 23, 2016

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Major financial institutions discussed blockchain technology and its applications at a securities trade industry conference in Boston this week.

By Stan HigginsMar 22, 2016

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In this opinion piece, Stephen D Palley discusses the potential legal liabilities facing those who run distributed autonomous organizations.

By Stephen D PalleyMar 20, 2016

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A long-running debate over power costs between bitcoin miners and a local power utility is escalating in Washington state.

By Stan HigginsMar 19, 2016

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Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi is set to open a financial technology research laboratory that will focus on blockchain applications.

By Stan HigginsMar 17, 2016

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Interdealer broker ICAP has completed an internal blockchain technology trial focused on securities post-trade processes.

By Stan HigginsMar 16, 2016

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21 is seeking to roll out its next stage in development by showcasing how developers can leverage larger networks of 21 Bitcoin Computers.

By Jacob DonnellyMar 15, 2016

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Researchers have proposed a new kind of cryptocurrency that puts a central bank in control of the network but retains a transparent ledger.

By Stan HigginsMar 15, 2016

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Digital currency exchange Bitfinex has added ether trading prior to the release of the Ethereum's next software implementation 'Homestead'.

By Pete RizzoMar 14, 2016

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Decentralized blockchain prediction market project Augur has officially entered beta following its crowdfunding effort last year.

By Pete RizzoMar 14, 2016