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Details Emerge on Singapore Central Bank's Blockchain R&D

Singapore's "Project Ubin" is being built so that all cross-border payments and securities settlements can occur almost instantly.

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What Coinbase's Cuba Problem Says About the Bitcoin Business

As travelers to Cuba can attest, an unfortunate reality of cryptocurrency services today is the poor customer support.

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NRI Subsidiary Launches Blockchain Technology Assessment Service

A subsidiary of global consulting firm NRI has announced the launch of a new blockchain system assessment service.

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Blockchain Startup Billon Nets €2 Million From EU Research Fund

A U.K. blockchain startup has received a notable grant to continue its work with the technology.

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ECB President: Cryptocurrency Price Boom Having Limited Effect on Economy

The president of the European Union's central bank has issued new remarks that touch on the rising price of cryptocurrencies.

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Trust Your Odometer? Blockchain Test Aims to Turn Tide on Car Tampering

If you've ever bought a used car you'll understand why BigchainDB has developed a platform that tracks vehicle history on a blockchain.

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Garza Pleads Guilty: GAW Miners CEO Cops to $9 Million Fraud

A notorious cryptocurrency executive pleaded guilty to a count of wire fraud on Thursday. He now faces up to 20 years in prison.

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What's an ICO? 'Big 4' Consulting Firms Are Getting the Question

Major consulting firms are reporting that interest in blockchain is fast expanding beyond distributed ledgers to include more experimental ICOs.

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'Bitcoin Sign Guy' Has a New Job, But He's Keeping His Identity Secret

A now-famous bitcoin supporter known for his promotional stunt during a US congressional hearing has landed an internship.

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Non-Profits See Blockchain Vision, But Face Harsh Realities

Non-profits are fast waking up to the possibilities offered by blockchain, but implementing real-world solutions will be anything but easy.

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