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New York Fed Report Highlights Bitcoin Market Discrepancies

Federal Reserve analysts have published findings they say show bitcoin exchange fees discourage arbitrage and make bitcoin a worse store of value.

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Commerzbank: Future of Bitcoin is an 'Open Question'

Blockchain technology constitutes a "genuine revolution" in how decentralized systems are run, Commerzbank said in a March report.

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ASX Affirms Blockchain Support Following CEO Departure

ASX remains committed to its plans for potential blockchain integration even after the man who helped lead the project resigned.

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DTCC Open to Business Model Changes in Face of Blockchain Disruption

The company that last year processed $1.6 quadrillion in securities reveals its plans to research blockchain technology.

Robert Palatnick, Chief Technology Architect, DTCC, speaking at the "State of Clearing" webcast, February 2016.

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USAA: Members Gave ‘Clear Yes’ to Coinbase Bitcoin Trial

USAA discusses its most recent bitcoin technology trial, which found it offering a balance-check option to accountholders.

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Blockchain Consortium R3 Opens New Round of Partnerships

Blockchain consortium startup R3CEV is now accepting applications for new partners.

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UniCredit White Paper Explores Blockchain Uses for Banks

Italian bank UniCredit has published a white paper that explores how banks could offer blockchain-based services.

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R3: Biggest-Ever Blockchain Trial is Only the Beginning

R3 managing director Tim Grant discusses his startup's biggest test yet and why it's only just getting started with its collaborative consortium work.

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Mizuho Trials Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments

Mizuho has announced that it recently completed a test involving bitcoin that focused on cross-border securities settlement.

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70% of Financial Institutions Believe Blockchain Will Be Good for Business

So much for disruption? A new survey says 70% of financial institutions believe blockchain will positively impact their business.

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