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UK Parliament Hearing to Highlight Government Blockchain Applications

A UK House of Lords committee will meet next week to hear testimony from academics and representatives of the blockchain industry.

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Dutch Central Bank Prepares its Boldest Blockchain Experiment Yet

The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing an ambitious experiment aimed at discerning if a financial market can be built on a blockchain.

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Belgian Regulators Issue Warning About OneCoin Investment Scheme

A top finance regulator Belgium has issued a warning about OneCoin.

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Evaluating the EU's New Definition for Virtual Currencies

The EU proposed changes to its AML directive this week to include a new definition for digital currencies. But, what will be the impact?

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How the 'Brexit' Could Impact the UK's Blockchain Influence

Momentum around the UK’s rapidly growing blockchain industry could slow following the 'Brexit' vote, experts say.

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Poland to Explore Blockchain Tech in Government Digitization Effort

Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs is taking steps that may find it promoting digital currencies and blockchain technology.

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Bitcoin Price Drops Below $600 As ‘Brexit’ Hopes Falter

The price of bitcoin fell $100 during a five-hour span today, dropping 15% over the current session as macroeconomic worries faded.

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7 Financial Firms to Build Post-Trade Blockchain for Small Businesses

Seven financial institutions have partnered to explore how blockchain tech could benefit small enterprises.

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Finnish City Awarded €2.4 Million to Test Blockchain-Powered Shipping

An economic development firm owned by a Finnish city has been awarded €2.4 million to build blockchain-powered smart shipping containers.

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