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Commerzbank: Future of Bitcoin is an 'Open Question'

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

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2017 or 2025? Securities Firms Debate Timeline for Industry-Grade Blockchain

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

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How to Sue A Decentralized Autonomous Organization

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

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How Washington State Became a Battleground for Bitcoin Mining

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

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Tech Giant Hitachi to Study Blockchain in New R&D Lab

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

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Interdealer Broker ICAP Completes Post-Trade Blockchain Trial

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

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21 Inc Launches First Proof-of-Concept for Bitcoin Computer Network

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

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Researchers Propose Blockchain for Central Banks But Bank of England Not Involved

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

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Bitcoin Exchange Bitfinex Adds Ether Trading Amid Increasing Demand

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

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Blockchain Prediction Market Augur Enters Beta

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

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