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Catastrophic Property Risks? There's a Blockchain for That

Insurance consortium B3i is in the middle of a "sprint" to complete a smart contract to help more efficiently protect risky property.

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Bitcoin's DC Debut: All Eyes Watch the US Government's Response

Bitcoin regulatory expert Jerry Brito recounts the tech's early days in Washington, DC, and the work that went into its successful regulatory debut.

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Blockchains and Personal Data Protection Regulations Explained

Blockchain will likely increase personal data protections, but challenges lie ahead with the regulatory environment, says lawyer Jacek Czarnecki.

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Litecoin's SegWit Activation: Why it Matters and What's Next

SegWit, a highly anticipated code change, is set to lock-in on the public litecoin blockchain today. Here's what you need to know.

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Inside the JBI: China's Massive New Blockchain Research Effort

China's Jiangsu province has launched a new state-owned entity aimed at providing blockchain market research.

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ICO Insanity? $300 Million Gnosis Valuation Sparks Market Reaction

Ethereum prediction market project Gnosis sparked broad debate today following an initial coin offering that didn't exactly go as planned.

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The UN Wants to Adopt Bitcoin And Ethereum – And Soon

The UN is preparing to kick off an epic ethereum pilot, but the future could also include actually accepting cryptocurrencies.

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Why Sweden is Taking a Chance on Blockchain Land Registry

Sweden's land registry authority Lantmäteriet sits down with CoinDesk for an exclusive interview on its blockchain R&D efforts.

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The Next Phase of the Blockchain Consortium is Here

A slowdown in big announcements may not mean blockchain consortia are doomed – on the contrary, the model may be evolving.

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