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Hong Kong Official Touts Blockchain for China's 'Belt and Road' Plan

A senior Hong Kong treasury official has said blockchain could bolster China's ongoing efforts to significantly expand its trade capabilities.

By Brady DaleNov 14, 2017

A new report from the Monetary Authority of Singapore details the second phase of its "Project Ubin" blockchain project.

By Stan HigginsNov 14, 2017

New patent filings from Mastercard show how the credit card giant is looking at blockchain as a possible means for easing payment settlement times.

By Nikhilesh DeNov 14, 2017

Business technology firm Hewlett Packard Enterprise is launching a new blockchain service next year.

By Nikhilesh DeNov 13, 2017

Cryptocurrency use could give U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions an excuse to crack down on state-legal pot firms, an industry lawyer warns.

Global insurer Allianz has unveiled a new blockchain prototype focused on "captive" insurance policies.

By Stan HigginsNov 7, 2017

Icelandic music star Bjork is partnering with British startup Blockpool to let fans pay with cryptocurrencies for her forthcoming album "Utopia."

Bitcoin payroll startup Bitwage has announced support for an additional 18 fiat currencies, including the Russian ruble and the Singapore dollar.

By Wolfie ZhaoNov 2, 2017

The central bank of Swaziland is conducting research into the local use of cryptocurrencies, its governor said last week.

By Stan HigginsNov 1, 2017

The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a statement banning the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in payments from Jan. 1, 2018.

By Daniel PalmerOct 31, 2017

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