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SWIFT Attracts Jeers and Praise for Distributed Ledger Embrace
Blockchain industry leaders weigh in on the latest news that payments service SWIFT is building a distributed ledger platform.

Ex-JPMorgan Trader Explains Why $440 Bitcoin Price is Too Low
The price of one bitcoin is too low, even at the current price of $440, according to this former JP Morgan trader.

For Blockchain VCs, the Time for Ethereum Investments Has Come
Weeks after the launch of the first "production version" of Ethereum, blockchain investors are taking a deeper look at the ecosystem's startups.

Deutsche Bank Seeks Real-World Impact With Blockchain Strategy
Deutsche Bank's Ed Budd talks about the investment bank's blockchain strategy and how it is pursuing trials that explore its real-world use.

New York's 'Energy Czar' Talks Future of Blockchain for Energy Grids
As the state of New York works to distribute its energy grid one company, Transactive Grid, hopes to be its blockchain-based payments network.

Collaboration and Consensus Are Essential to Harnessing Blockchain
Michael Bodson, president & CEO of the DTCC, writes about the need for collaboration as blockchain sees further testing and development.

The Call for Blockchain Standards is Premature and Alarmist
Is it too early to be thinking about blockchain standards? Investor William Mougayar argues the answer is yes.

How to Get Blockchain Tech on Data Regulators' Radars
Technology analyst Steve Ehrlich discusses blockchain tech from the perspective of regulators tasked with ensuring global data protection.

Who Will Pay for Turing-Complete Smart Contracts?
Who needs turing complete smart contracts? The answer, says Counterparty community director Chris DeRose, may very well turn out to be "No one".

The 9 Mistakes I Made When Bringing Blockchain to My Startup
In this opinion piece, entrepreneur John Rampton recalls the lessons he learned when trying to apply blockchain solutions to his startup.
