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Korean Credit Card Giant to Integrate Blockchain Identity Service
South Korea’s largest credit card company is set to use a blockchain identity solution developed by local bitcoin startup Coinplug.
Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain Voting Service
A major securities exchange in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a blockchain-enabled voting system.
Mercuria Chief: Blockchain Could Cut Oil Market Costs By 30%
The chief executive of Mercuria, one of the world’s largest commodities traders, is bullish on blockchain.
The Russian Government is Testing Blockchain for Document Storage
A Russian government agency focused on anti-trust regulation is testing blockchain to exchange and secure documents.
Russian Payments Firm QIWI Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
Russian payments firm QIWI has joined the R3 blockchain consortium.
Blockchain Could Reshape Finance Admin, UK Risk Assessors Say
A risk assessment agency within the UK government recently published comments on blockchain technology.
UN Considers Blockchain in Search for Sustainability Solutions
Blockchain is set to be discussed during a meeting at the United Nations today centered on sustainable development.
Blockchain Stock Market Startup Funderbeam Raises $2.6 Million
A startup headquartered in London is using blockchain to power a next-generation stock market has raised $2.6m in new venture funding.
Japan to Drop 8% Bitcoin Sales Tax
The government of Japan is reportedly planning to exempt bitcoin and other virtual currencies from a national sales tax.
Emirates NBD, ICICI Complete Cross-Border Blockchain Transaction
Major banks in Dubai and India have embarked on a series of blockchain trials with the help of Infosys.
