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What Banks Should Be Doing With Blockchain in 2016
Virtual Capital Ventures general partner William Mougayar offers eight predictions for the bitcoin and blockchain industry in 2016.
South Korea's Shinhan Bank Backs Blockchain Startup's $2 Million Round
South Korean blockchain remittance provider Streami has closed a $2m seed round that included funding from Shinhan Bank.
Australia's Biggest Stock Exchange is Taking a 'Close Look' at Blockchain
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is reportedly looking at whether to use blockchain technology to manage trade risk.
Insurance Giant Allianz France Exploring Blockchain Potential
Managing director of a startup accelerator owned by Allianz France tells CoinDesk why his firm is investigating the blockchain.
10 New Bank of America Cryptocurrency Patents Published
The Bank of America has filed eleven patent applications since 2014, following the publication of 10 yesterday by the US patent office.
How Provenance is Channeling the Blockchain for Social Good
Jessi Baker, CEO and founder of London-based startup Provenance, aims to channel the potential of distributed ledgers to bring about social good.
Microsoft Adds New Blockchain Services to Software Sandbox
Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform is adding additional options to its blockchain-as-a-service sandbox.
SEC Approves Overstock's Plan to Issue Blockchain Securities
The SEC has approved Overstock's plans to issue stock via the blockchain through its subsidiary tØ platform, a report says.
Kenyan Court Upholds Bid to Keep Bitcoin Startup Off M-Pesa
A Kenyan High Court judge has ruled that M-Pesa operator Safaricom will not be required to grant access to BitPesa amid an ongoing legal dispute.
Former Bank of England Director Joins Blockchain Startup Setl
Blockchain platform Setl has appointed the former executive director of the Bank of England as its chairman.
