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Over 40 Central Banks Are Considering Blockchain Applications: Davos Report

More than 40 central banks are experimenting with blockchain, says a new report by the World Economic Forum.

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Iran's Crypto Regulations: What's Happening Behind Closed Doors

The Central Bank of Iran's draft crypto framework has the local community worried, and getting it changed will not be easy.

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The Ultimate Irony of Crypto Trading

Dave Weisberger, CEO of CoinRoutes, looks at some of the main inefficiencies of crypto markets, and how investors can navigate them.

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WATCH: The Joy of Blockchain

Bob Ross takes you on a magical tour through one of CoinDesk's favorite Consensus topics: education.

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Coinbase Leads Wall Street to Brave New World of Crypto Staking

Coinbase Custody has launched staking services for institutional clients, starting with Tezos and touting 6.6 percent yields.

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Fake Volume on Crypto Exchanges Isn't the Half of It

There's more to add to Bitwise's recent report about fake trading volume across the crypto exchange industry, says Daniel Cawrey.

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From Law to Lawlessness: Bits of the Untold QuadrigaCX Story

QuadrigaCX was once a well-run exchange but changed course overnight, writes a lawyer who represented the firm early on.

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Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Is Launching a Blockchain to Track Luxury Goods

LVMH, parent company of Louis Vuitton, is about to launch a blockchain for proving the authenticity of luxury goods, sources say.

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The RadicalxChange Movement's Crypto-Cypherpunk Appeal

CoinDesk looks at the appeal of the RadicalxChange movement and its dream of "reinventing institutions to fix problems" such as inequality.

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