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Blockchain Trade Group Adds First Credit Union
Digital Federal Credit Union has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the Washington, DC-based blockchain trade organization.

Korean Credit Card Giant to Integrate Blockchain Identity Service
South Korea’s largest credit card company is set to use a blockchain identity solution developed by local bitcoin startup Coinplug.

Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain Voting Service
A major securities exchange in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a blockchain-enabled voting system.

In China, Two Cities Mirror Blockchain-Bitcoin Divide
A central divide in the blockchain industry is being mirrored in the startup cultures of two major cities.

Mercuria Chief: Blockchain Could Cut Oil Market Costs By 30%
The chief executive of Mercuria, one of the world’s largest commodities traders, is bullish on blockchain.

Russian Payments Firm QIWI Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
Russian payments firm QIWI has joined the R3 blockchain consortium.

Blockchain Stock Market Startup Funderbeam Raises $2.6 Million
A startup headquartered in London is using blockchain to power a next-generation stock market has raised $2.6m in new venture funding.

SEC Seeks Additional Comment on Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking more public comments as it weighs whether to approve a bitcoin ETF.

Wells Fargo Develops Blockchain Banking Prototype
Wells Fargo, ANZ and Swift, recently completed a blockchain prototype aimed at the correspondent banking business.

Momentum Grows for Blockchain Gold Markets with 'Big Four' Partnership
Global consultancy EY and New York blockchain startup Paxos are partnering on new solutions for the gold market.
