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US Customs and Border Protection Advisors Form Blockchain Research Effort

Advisors to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is gearing up to research the application of blockchain to the agency's trade functions.

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CSD Blockchain Consortium Advances Work on Proxy Voting System

A blockchain consortium backed by a group of CSDs is pushing ahead with plans to develop a distributed ledger-based proxy voting system.

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EU Officials Reveal €5 Million 'Blockchains for Social Good' Contest

The European Commission launched its "Blockchain for Social Good" contest Thursday, announcing a €5 million prize for the winner.

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Comcast's Blockchain Patent Filing Highlights Data Use Case

Telecom giant Comcast filed for a patent outlining a blockchain-based database meant to store customer viewing habits and identifying data.

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European Central Bank Member: We Aren't Ignoring Cryptocurrency

European Central Bank board member Benoît Cœuré says that the group is following bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but do not consider them threats.

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UPS Eyes Paperless Shift With Blockchain Consortium Entry

Global shipping giant UPS has become the latest member of a blockchain consortium focused on the trucking and shipping industry.

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Allianz Unveils Blockchain Prototype for Self-Insurance Products

Global insurer Allianz has unveiled a new blockchain prototype focused on "captive" insurance policies.

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US Medical Board Group Launches Blockchain Certification Pilot

A national non-profit group for state medical boards is launching a new blockchain pilot focused on digital certifications.

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UK Ministry of Justice: Blockchain Could Help Verify Crime Evidence

An official for the U.K. Ministry of Justice believes blockchain could help the government secure and verify digital evidence.

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