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Allianz Tests Blockchain to Boost Catastrophe Bond Trades

Germany-based insurance giant Allianz has tested how blockchain-based smart contracts could be used to handle catastrophe swaps and bonds.

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Making Sense of Blockchain Smart Contracts

In this op-ed, Ledger Labs head of operations Josh Stark takes a deep dive into the concept of smart contracts.

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Prenup Built in Ethereum Smart Contract Rethinks Marriage Obligations

Two soon-to-be spouses published their wedding prenuptial agreement to the Ethereum blockchain in the form of an open-source smart contract.

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BNP Paribas Works With Blockchain Startup to Open Source Law

This blockchian startup is helping BNP Paribas build a foundation for open source law.

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Consensus 2016 Panelists Debate Blockchain's Business Impact

Making money off blockchain is no longer just about bitcoin or financial applications. One group of leaders spent today debating that future.

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Why Many Smart Contract Use Cases Are Simply Impossible

Coin Sciences CEO Gideon Greenspan attacks common misconceptions that he argues are contributing to outlandish expectations for smart contracts.

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Who Will Pay for Turing-Complete Smart Contracts?

Who needs turing complete smart contracts? The answer, says Counterparty community director Chris DeRose, may very well turn out to be "No one".

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R3 Reveals 8 Areas of Focus for Blockchain Bank Trials

R3CEV's top lawyer talks about 8 proof-of-concepts in the works. But the areas he focused on won't necessarily be replaced by the technology.

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How Blockchain Could Make Trusts More Transparent

Could blockchain help increase the transparency of offshore trusts? Open University lecturer Robert Herian explores in this opinion piece.

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How Close Are Smart Contracts to Impacting Real-World Law?

How close are smart contracts to impacting law? Blockchain legal expert Josh Stark explores in this opinion piece.

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