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Northern Trust Wins Patent for Storing Meeting Minutes on a Blockchain

Northern Trust Corporation has been granted a patent for a system to create immutable records of meetings on a blockchain.

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CFTC Denies FOIA Request for Bitfinex and Tether Subpoenas

The top U.S. futures regulator has denied a FOIA request related to cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and the closely-linked 'stablecoin' operator Tether.

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Japan to Deny Crypto Exchange Application in Regulatory First

The Financial Service Agency is reportedly planning to deny a registration application filed by a crypto exchange over KYC failings.

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South Africa's Central Bank Claims Success in Blockchain Payment Trial

South Africa Reserve Bank indicates that tests of a blockchain-based system for interbank clearance and settlement produced astonishing results.

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Judge Reopens Cryptsy Customer Class Action Against Coinbase

A U.S district judge has reopened a case involving cryptocurrency startup Coinbase and the now-defunct exchange service Cryptsy. 

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Belgian Government Launches Site to Warn Crypto Investors About Scams

A new website launched by Belgian government agencies outlines different ways to avoid crypto fraud.

Belgian sovereign-wealth funds invested in venture capitalist Tioga.

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US Telecom Agency Seeks Blockchain Policy Suggestions

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has asked industry members to provide suggestions for blockchain policy.

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Russian Court Overturns Cryptocurrency Media Ban

A city-level court in Russia has revoked a ban issued in 2016 that blocked cryptocurrency media site bitcoininfo.ru, among others.

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Former SEC Chair to Represent Ripple in XRP Lawsuit

Court records show that distributed ledger startup Ripple is being represented by two former SEC officials – including its former chairwoman.

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Vermont Regulators Hit ICO With Cease-and-Desist Notice

A company behind an ongoing initial coin offering (ICO) has been issued a cease-and-desist notice from the U.S. state of Vermont.

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