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State Street's Blockchain Lead Departs to Build Data Privacy Startup

Moiz Kohari, State Street's global chief technology architect, has left to build a new data privacy startup.

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ABN AMRO Eyes Launch of Blockchain Inventory Platform, Dropping Wallet Plan

As ABN AMRO drops its exploration of a crypto wallet product, the Dutch bank says it's seeking to launch a blockchain platform for trade inventory.

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Beyond KYC: Regulators Set to Adopt Tough New Rules for Crypto Exchanges

Exchanges will likely have to collect information about their clients' crypto transactions under new global standards expected in June.

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My Bank Account Was Frozen for Bitcoin – And It Only Made Me Love Crypto More

The guy who coined the term "hodl" has a real bitcoin story that only made his interest in the technology stronger.

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Top Banks 'Investing $50 Million' to Build Blockchain Settlement System

Around a dozen banks are said to be spending $50 million to build a blockchain-based digital cash settlement system, according to Reuters.

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World Bank, CommBank Team Up for 'World First' Blockchain Bond Transaction

The World Bank says its new debt instrument "bond-i" is the first bond to have both issuance and trading recorded on a blockchain.

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Emberfund Turns Your Phone Into a Crypto Hedge Fund

Emberfund is a new mobile app that lets anyone buy into an index of cryptocurrencies that automatically balances itself over time.

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Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Publishes Latest Client Specs in Blockchain Standards Push

The EEA has published its latest client spec, which simplifies permissioning systems for enterprise blockchains, among other recommendations.

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When the Dust Settles: The Bitfinex Probe Reveals Structural Weaknesses

The Bitfinex probe highlights not just the lack of reliable banking, but also – somewhat overlooked – the lack of auditing services, says Noelle Acheson.

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Crypto Wallet Abra Adds In-App Support for 'Thousands' of US Banks

Crypto wallet Abra now let users connect to “thousands” of U.S. banks. It's also added withdrawals for all 30 supported cryptos.

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt (CoinDesk archives)