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Israel's Largest Bank Begins Blockchain Trial With Microsoft

Israel's largest bank is working with software giant Microsoft to develop a blockchain-based platform for creating digital bank guarantees.

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DLT Not Ready to Replace Settlement Systems, ECB and BoJ Say

The Bank of Japan and the ECB have said that blockchain technology is too "immature" to replace their real-time settlement systems.

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Indian State Partners to Build Public Sector Blockchain Applications

The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has announced a new partnership with cybersecurity firm WISeKey to secure citizen data with blockchain tech.

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Shipping Giant Maersk to Deploy Blockchain Maritime Insurance Solution

A joint venture between shipping giant Maersk, Microsoft and accounting firm EY aims to apply blockchain technology in the field of marine insurance.

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Is Blockchain Ready for Fiat? Why Banks See Big Promise in Crypto Cash

Both new and founding members of the Utility Settlement Coin project think its work could lead central banks to adopt blockchain-based fiat currency.

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GSA Official: Blockchain Procurement Prototype Is Moving Forward

The U.S. General Services Administration is bullish about a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed to streamline the IT procurement bidding process.

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Calling the Crypto-Wealthy: Celebrity Baroness Unveils Luxury Bitcoin Condos

A notable UK celebrity is launching a new real estate venture – one that is targeting cryptocurrency investors in its marketing and branding.

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Brazil's Central Bank Considers Blockchain Settlement Prototype

Brazil's central bank is seeking to investigate possible use cases for blockchain tech and is now moving toward prototyping.

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Ideation to Realization: How Dutch Banks Are Harnessing Blockchain

How financial firms in the Netherlands are approaching blockchain, and how trends in the technology are shaping their work and progress.

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Blockstack Today: 5 Apps Already Being Built on the Decentralized Web

A look at the applications using Blockstack's platform give insight into what kind of future the startup is looking to cultivate.

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