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BaFin: Blockchain Could Lead to 'New Standard' in Financial Markets
Germany’s top securities regulator has published a report that explores blockchain tech, offering early hints at how it views the technology.
40 Banks Trial Commercial Paper Trading in Latest R3 Blockchain Test
A consortium of financial institutions led by startup R3CEV has completed a trial of five different blockchain solutions.
Bank of England Official: Digital Currencies Could Impair Bank Lending
Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent discussed the possibility of central bank-issued digital currencies today.
Japanese Legislator Calls for Bitcoin Tax Exemption
A legislator in Japan’s ruling political party has called for bitcoin purchases to be exempt from an 8% consumption tax, a news source says.
IBM Exec Elected Chair of Hyperledger Blockchain Committee
An IBM executive has been elected as the chair of the technical advisory committee to the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain project.
Korea's Securities Exchange Developing Blockchain Trading System
The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s lone securities exchange, is reportedly moving to create an over-the-counter trading platform using blockchain.
Court Documents Show Cryptsy CEO Predicted Exchange Would Fail
Court documents suggest that the controversial digital currency exchange Cryptsy was expected to fail weeks before it announced its insolvency.
Intel is Testing a Blockchain it Built With a Fantasy Sports Game
IT giant Intel is running an internal blockchain trial centered on a fantasy sports market.
ASIC Chief: Blockchain Will Have 'Profound Implications' for Regulators
The head of Australia’s top securities watchdog said earlier this month that blockchain technology will have “profound implications”.
European Parliament Report Proposes Task Force on Digital Currencies
A new European Parliament draft report on digital currencies calls for the creation of a task force specifically devoted to the technology.
