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How to Make Public Blockchains Safe for Enterprise Use

In order to make public networks secure enough for enterprise use, two key things must happen, says EY's Paul Brody.

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There's a Huge Opportunity for Everyone in Crypto, It's Called KYC/AML

If our goal is mass adoption, blockchain and crypto firms should work closely with regulators and come up with new ways to solve big thorny problems.

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There's a Bigger Scam Than Anything in Crypto, It's Called KYC/AML

Anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer practices have cost many billions more than all ICO scams put together – yet, what they have produced?

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Major Banks, Regulators Trial 'Know Your Customer' App on R3's Corda

Around 40 participants have trialed a "self-sovereign" know-your-customer application that gives customers more control over their data.

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Surprise KYC: Investors in Tezos' Troubled ICO Might Finally Be Fed Up

After infighting brought months of delays, Tezos investors finally seemed about to receive their crypto tokens. Then something unexpected happened...

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Bank of America Now Considers Crypto a Business Risk

The bank warns its investors that cryptocurrencies could hamper its ability to comply with anti-money-laundering regulations, among other dangers.

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How to Help ICOs Go Legit

Speculation on utility is a bad idea, but ICOs can be an appealing alternative to venture capital, argues the head of blockchain R&D at Santander.

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When Crypto Exchanges Hold More Than Your Money

Regulators want cryptocurrency exchanges to know who their customers are – but that requires these companies to collect very sensitive information.

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Cambridge Blockchain, IHS Markit Ink KYC Partnership

Cambridge Blockchain has partnered with IHS Markit to help financial institutions resolve compliance issues relating to know-your-customer information

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Crypto Exchange Poloniex to Impose Customer ID Requirements

Cryptocurrency exchange service Poloniex is taking steps to ramp up the information it gathers on customers.

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