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Korea's Central Bank Considers 'Supernode' for Blockchain Oversight

The Bank of Korea has published research on issues it believes could hinder distributed ledger adoption, with a "supernode" being one solution.

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27 Financial Firms Form Korean Blockchain Consortium

A new blockchain consortium has been formed in South Korea, with both established finance firms and technology startups on its membership roster.

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Why Bitcoin's Remittance Disruption Slowed to a Crawl

Cross-border remittance was expected to be bitcoin’s killer app, but that just hasn't happened. CoinDesk looks at why.

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China's Huiyin Group Launches $20 Million Bitcoin Fund

Multibillion-dollar investment company Huiyin Group has launched a $20m bitcoin-focused investment fund.

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UBS Eyes Blockchain in China Expansion

UBS plans to invest in blockchain as part of an expansion plan in China.

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Korea Exchange Launches Blockchain-Powered Private Market

The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s sole securities exchange operator, has launched a new service that utilizes blockchain technology.

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Singapore's Central Bank to Test Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency

Blockchain consortium startup R3CEV and eight major banks are said to be participating in the forthcoming trial.

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China's CITIC Hosts Seminar on Banking and Blockchain

China's CITIC bank, one of the country's largest commercial banks, recently held a seminar devoted to blockchain.

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R3 Launches Blockchain Lab in Singapore

Banking consortium R3 has officially launched a new blockchain lab in Singapore in partnership with the local central bank.

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