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Canada's VersaBank has signed memorandums of understanding with a crypto exchange and a crypto fund that may use its custodial service.

By Annaliese MilanoMar 20, 2018

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Fourteen Thai banks will cooperate in the Thailand Blockchain Community Initiative, which will digitize letters of guarantee on a shared blockchain.

By Annaliese MilanoMar 19, 2018

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The U.K. government will launch new research aimed to explore the potential risks posed by cryptocurrencies, a minister has said.

By Leigh CuenMar 19, 2018

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Before crowing, crypto fans should remember companies err on the side of caution when deciding what's material enough to include under "risk factors."

By Marc HochsteinMar 18, 2018

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A patent application by the Royal Bank of Canada outlines ways of using a blockchain-based system to make the credit rating process more transparent.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 16, 2018

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A new opinion piece from European Central Bank officials discusses the important role a central bank-backed cryptocurrency could play in society.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 14, 2018

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Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank is adding two new currencies to its Ripple-based blockchain remittance platform.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 13, 2018

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Coinbase has hired a former New York Stock Exchange executive, the startup announced Thursday.

By Leigh CuenMar 8, 2018

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A group of Japanese banks is planning to use Ripple's blockchain-based payments technology in a smartphone app aimed at general consumers.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 7, 2018

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The New York City premiere for the forthcoming blockchain book "The Truth Machine," drew a set of high-profile stars this week.

By Michael del CastilloMar 4, 2018