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Nevada Senator: We Want to Be 'Home Base' for Blockchain Startups

A new law in Nevada is paving the way for the US state's broad bid to attract new blockchain startups.

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Blockchain and the Birth of a New Financial Instrument

A less-hyped blockchain trial in the Middle East could come to have a big impact on banking.

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Singapore Exchange to Trial Blockchain Verification for Diamond Trading

A diamond exchange service based in Singapore is partnering with two blockchain startups.

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Blockchain Startup Circle Launches Fee-Free Cross Border Payments

Payments startup Circle is offering no-cost international transactions to its users, the company announced today.

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US, Kenya, Singapore: AIG Completes Multinational Blockchain Insurance Test

American insurance giant AIG has made what appears to be its first foray into blockchain, completing a trial with Standard Chartered today.

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Illinois Eases Burden for Cryptocurrency Startups with New Guidance

A major financial regulator in the state of Illinois has issued new guidance for startups working in the nascent blockchain sector.

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PwC Principal: Cryptocurrencies Could Power New Economy

A keynote speech at a New York blockchain conference today saw a notable financial executive discuss the potential benefits of cryptocurrency.

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Russian Central Bank Group Prepares 'Masterchain' Ethereum Fork for Testing

Russia's financial incumbents are moving ahead with work on a new distributed ledger platform designed for enterprise use.

tech, chip

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United Nations Sends Aid to 10,000 Syrian Refugees Using Ethereum Blockchain

UN food aid has been issued to thousands of Syrian refugees, signaling success for one of the largest charitable implementations of ethereum.

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Delaware Blockchain Stock Bill Advances Ahead of Major Deadline

Delaware has moved a step closer toward enshrining recognition of blockchain-based stocks in state law.

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