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European Central Bank Exploring Blockchain Tech Applications

In a new report, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said it is investigating blockchain use within its securities and payments settlement systems.

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Mizuho to Develop Blockchain Tech for Internal Recordkeeping

Mizuho Financial has announced it is seeking to develop a blockchain application for internal recordkeeping.

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7 Asian Banks Investigating Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech

CoinDesk looks at activity from Asia's biggest banks in the bitcoin and blockchain space.

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Australian Regulator: Banks Didn't Collude Over Bitcoin Account Closures

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said that Australian banks did not collude in blocking services for bitcoin firms.

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ASX Details Blockchain Strategy in Financial Update

The Australian Securities Exchange has revealed its spending as it prepares to build blockchain solutions to improve the Australian equities market.

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Digital Asset Funding Tops $60 Million With IBM, Goldman Sachs Investments

Digital Asset Holdings has announced it has raised more than $60m with the addition of IBM and Goldman Sachs to its latest round.

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Japan’s Largest Bank Latest to Develop Own Digital Currency

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) has revealed it has developed its own digital currency nicknamed "MUFG coin".

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BAFT Event Attendees See Future With Billions of Blockchains

A new survey shows bankers are increasingly bullish on blockchain tech, even as they profess to a lack of understanding of the subject matter.

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JPMorgan Partners With Digital Asset for Blockchain Trial

JPMorgan has teamed up with Digital Asset on a trial blockchain initiative that aims to make the trading process more efficient and cost effective.

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Bankers Weigh Blockchain Challenges at BNY Mellon Event

BNY Mellon hosted a blockchain discussion event at its Jersey City, New Jersey, campus earlier this week.

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