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TØ Enlists New Broker-Dealer for Blockchain Trading Platform
Overstock subsidiary tØ has partnered with a new broker-dealer as part of its bid to launch a blockchain trading platform.

Romanian Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down
Romanian bitcoin exchange BTCXchange has officially closed down.

Circle Brings Blockchain Payments to iMessage With iOS 10 Update
Blockchain payments firm Circle has integrated with Apple iMessage as part of its iOS 10 update.

Apple Stirs Blockchain Controversy With App Store Removals
Two digital currency apps have run into a major new roadblock: Apple's internal developer guidelines.

Santander: Bitcoin Threatens Credit Card Issuers
New research from Banco Santander suggests it believes credit card stakeholders will be impacted by bitcoin.

BNY Mellon is Backing Up Bank Transactions With Blockchain Tech
BNY Mellon has developed a trial system which leverages the blockchain in order to create a backup record for transactions.

Barclays Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction
Barclays has completed a blockchain trade finance transaction with incubator graduate Wave.

6 Blockchain Startups Accept New Ernst & Young 'Challenge'
Ernst & Young has selected six blockchain startups for its first distributed ledger startup challenge.

Bank Veterans Raise $1.5 Million for Digital Asset Startup
Digital asset trading service Crypto Facilities has raised $1.5m in new funding.

China Merchants Bank Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
That's another Asia-based bank for R3's growing roster.
