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R3 Unveils Cross-Border Payments Platform Built on Corda DLT Tech

R3 and 22 of its member banks have announced a cross-border payments platform built on top of the company's Corda distributed ledger.

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Marchés

More Blockchain Pilots Needed, Says US Treasury Official

An official involved with the US Treasury's distributed ledger trial wants to see more government testing around the tech.

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Boston Fed VP: DLT Could 'Fundamentally Change' Financial Industry

Jim Cunha, senior VP of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, has said distributed ledger technology could "fundamentally change" financial services.

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Marchés

Japan's SBI Holdings Is Gearing Up to Mine Bitcoin

The financial services division of Japan’s SBI Group has revealed plans to move deeper into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

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SPECTRE Creators Seek VC Backing for Blockchain-Free Cryptocurrency

A veteran researcher behind two influential papers in the emerging field of crypto-economics is gearing up to launch a new cryptocurrency.

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Vladimir Putin Mandates New Rules for Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued 5 new decrees related to cryptocurrency, including planned rules around ICOs.

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Blockchain Startup Chain Launches Balance Management Cloud Service

Blockchain startup Chain is launching a new cloud-based Software as a Service product for managing balances in financial and commerce applications.

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Intel Partners With Ledger to Integrate Bitcoin Wallet Software and SGX Tech

Blockchain wallet hardware startup Ledger has announced a new partnership with tech giant Intel.

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Marchés

Foxconn Backs $16 Million Series B for Bitcoin Startup Abra

Abra founder Bill Barhydt now envisions that bitcoin micropayments and smart contracts, combined with IoT, can underpin a new type of consumer credit.

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Blockchain for Inclusion? Gates Foundation Strikes Tepid Tone at Money2020

While it sees potential for distributed ledgers in supporting its mission, the Gates Foundation also notes limitations to the technology.

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