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Illinois Eyes Blockchain for IDs and Public Asset Management
An Illinois government task force is eyeing blockchain tech in the management of state citizens' identification and tokenizing public sector assets.
When Crypto Exchanges Hold More Than Your Money
Regulators want cryptocurrency exchanges to know who their customers are – but that requires these companies to collect very sensitive information.
Cloud Network Xunlei Hit By Class Actions Over ICO
China-based cloud content delivery network Xunlei has been hit by two class action suits over alleged illegal ICO activity.
China's Cheetah Mobile Launches Cryptocurrency Wallet
Chinese mobile app company Cheetah Mobile has released an Android-based digital wallet for ethereum and bitcoin.
FedEx Moves Forward With Blockchain Logistics Plans
Global shipping company FedEx has become the latest to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance.
Square Adds Bitcoin Buying for More Cash App Users
Digital payments company Square has rolled bitcoin payments out to most of its Cash App users.
Davos Elites Still Don't Get Blockchain
"It's not useful for anything," Krugman and his cohort claim. The problem of this blinkered mindset is that it fails to recognize the cost of trust.
Line Pay App to Launch Cryptocurrency Services
Japanese messaging app provider Line Corporation has announced the launch of a new company that will provide in-app cryptocurrency services.
SBI Ripple Asia Forms Consortium to Bring DLT to Securities
The joint venture between investment giant SBI and Ripple is forming a group to research the use of distributed ledgers in securities products.
Bitfury Enters Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Business
After years of working with clients who were leery of bitcoin’s dark past, Bitfury has launched a suite of investigative tools to help fight crime.
