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ASX CEO Expresses New Confidence in Blockchain Post-Trade Tests
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) plans to increase its blockchain investment by the end of this year to build a better product.

Swift Reveals Future Global Payment Tech – Blockchain Not Included
While Swift is bullish on its explorations of blockchain, it has sidestepped the tech in its new cross-border payments service, unveiled today.

The Next Wave of Ethereum Applications is Almost Here
Ethereum has been criticized by some for its lack of production-ready projects, but a number of dapps are now making significant progress.

Post-Trade Giant NSD: Blockchain 'Useless' If Not Legally Binding
The NSD's director of innovation, Artem Duvanov, says blockchains are only useful when recording legally binding information.

Will New Regulations Help or Hurt Bitcoin Startups in the Philippines?
Luis Buenaventura looks at new rules aimed at bitcoin firms in the Philippines, arguing that, cost burden aside, there's reason to be optimistic.

Why Blockchain Firms Shouldn't Ignore New EU Cybersecurity Laws
Impending EU laws, although not aimed directly at the blockchain industry, could prove impactful to its practices, says attorney Jacek Czarnecki.

Hardware Over Hard Forks: How Accenture Plans to End Blockchain's Security Debate
Can dedicated hardware bring institutions on board with blockchain in a way that consensus-driven hard forks can't? This company is betting on it.

Deutsche Bank Analyst: Blockchain Could Have Prevented Soros Leaks
One Deutsche Bank analyst believes a recent, unwanted financial disclosure could have been prevented with blockchain tech.

Blockchain Venture Test Will Have to Wait With Mainstreet Launch Delay
One of bitcoin's first evangelists is launching an ICO, but investors may be wary of issues over the funding model.
