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China's Biggest Blockchain Startup Will Release New Tech in 2017

Shanghai-based Juzhen Financials plans to launch its own proprietary blockchain technology for banks this year.

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Estimating China's Real Bitcoin Trading Volumes

A study by investor and trader Willy Woo suggests China's bitcoin volume may be 15% lower than long suspected.

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'Blockchain' May Fail Banks, But Open Software Won't

Is 'blockchain' failing? Entrepreneur Pavel Kravchenko argues the answer to that question may be in the eye of the beholder.

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SWIFT, The DTCC and How Blockchain Will Go Mainstream

Noelle Acheson tells us why last week gave a glimpse of how blockchain tech will go mainstream.

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Blockchain's R-Word (And 3 Other Trends for 2017)

FinTech expert Simon Taylor discusses what he sees as the challenges (and opportunities) ahead for enterprise applications of distributed ledger tech.

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Sweden's Blockchain Land Registry to Begin Testing in March

A group working to bring a blockchain land registry to Sweden has announced new updates.

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How Barclays Stole the Blockchain Spotlight in 2016

Was Barclays the leading bank when it came to blockchain in 2016? CoinDesk's Bailey Reutzel explores perception and reality.

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Why 2017 is Blockchain's Make or Break Year

Deloitte's Eric Piscini argues blockchain needs to prove its worth in the boardroom this year – or else risk 'enterprise fatigue'.

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$11 Trillion Bet: DTCC to Process Derivatives With Blockchain Tech

The DTCC is moving $11tn-worth of derivatives transactions to a blockchain, thanks to a deal with IBM, R3CEV and Axoni.

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What Apple Can Teach Blockchain App Designers for 2017

Could blockchain be more user friendly? These industry insiders believe that is essential for adoption to increase in 2017.

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