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Forget Prices, Ethereum Is Offering a Different Value in Afghanistan

According to Fereshteh Forough, the founder of Code To Inspire, ether bounties can be a tool for teaching Afghan women about financial empowerment.

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Kakao, Korean Government to Solve Social Problems with Blockchain

Kakao's blockchain subsidiary has announced it will work with a government-backed agency to develop blockchain projects focused on social services.

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Korean Banks Can Use Blockchain to Verify Customer IDs from July

A national banking group from South Korea is to roll out a blockchain-based ID verification system for domestic banks next month.

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AmEx Is Hiring to Help Sell a Ripple Powered Blockchain Product

The partnership between American Express, Ripple and Santander Bank that began back in November of last year is reaching new heights.

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KODAKCoin Inks Arena Partnership to Store NBA, NHL Photos

Created by WENN Digital, KODAKOne and the KODAKCoin is announced to launch at 6 major OVG sports venues reaching over 10 million fans per year.

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Crypto Startup Wala Is Reaching Africans with Ethereum Micropayments

South Africa startup Wala is using microraiden for high volume, low-value, off-chain ethereum transactions. And people are using it in the thousands.

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Mastercard Patent Would Put Credit Cards on a Public Blockchain

A patent filing from Mastercard explores how to use public blockchains to securely verify card credentials at the point of sale.

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'Dungeon Defenders' Game Maker to Integrate Blockchain In Sequel

The developer behind Dungeon Defenders II will integrate a blockchain with the game's rewards system.

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Dutch Central Bank: Blockchain 'Promising But Inefficient' in Payments

Blockchain technology isn't yet a beneficial addition to the payment system in the Netherlands, according to the country's central bank.

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Software Giant SAP Launches Blockchain-as-a-Service Platform

SAP is the latest tech giant to have rolled out a technology framework aimed to let enterprise build blockchain-based applications.

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