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Stock Transfer Firm, Blockchain Startup Partner to Build Securities Registry
Australian stock transfer company Computershare is working with a UK-based blockchain startup to create securities registries using the technology.
Gaming Platform Steam Now Accepting Bitcoin
Confirming a long-rumored move, gaming and digital media platform Steam is now accepting bitcoin payments through processing service BitPay.
UK Treasury Won't Seek AML Rules for Bitcoin Wallet Providers
The UK Treasury has said in a new report that it won’t impose AML rules on digital currency wallet providers in a bid to avoid regulatory burdens.
SBI Leads Japanese Bitcoin Exchange’s $27 Million Series C
Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has raised $27 million in new funding, one of the largest rounds for a Japanese digital currency firm to date.
Republic of Georgia to Develop Blockchain Land Registry
Bitcoin mining company BitFury has inked a deal with the Georgian government to develop a system for registering land titles using the blockchain.
SWIFT is Now Developing a Distributed Ledger Platform
International payments network SWIFT is looking to build its own distributed ledger platform, a new report reveals.
Fidor Bank Veteran Joins Kraken as Senior Legal Counsel
Kraken has hired Edward Stadum from Fidor Bank to help oversee the complicated legal work related to running a global digital currency exchange.
Hyperledger Project Explores Fighting Counterfeit Drugs with Blockchain
Hyperledger project member Accenture has proposed using blockchain tech to fight the spread of counterfeit drugs.
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.
R3 Reveals 8 Areas of Focus for Blockchain Bank Trials
R3CEV's top lawyer talks about 8 proof-of-concepts in the works. But the areas he focused on won't necessarily be replaced by the technology.
