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Russia's Central Depository Plans to Build Its Own Cryptocurrency Wallet

Russia's National Settlement Depository is developing a blockchain platform to provide deposit and settlement service for digital assets.

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Russia's Ministry of Health Is Launching a Blockchain Pilot

The Russian Ministry of Health is working with one of the country's state-owned banks to explore possible uses of blockchain.

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Medical Society of Delaware Tests Blockchain to Improve Healthcare Access

A medical society in Delaware dating back to the 1700s hopes to bring efficiencies to healthcare using blockchain tech.

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Illinois to Trial Blockchain Tech in Bid to Track Medical Licenses

The state of Illinois is expanding its work with blockchain to include possible healthcare applications through a newly announced partnership.

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Sony and IBM Team to Secure Education Data with Blockchain

Sony has developed a new educational platform that uses IBM Blockchain to secure and share student records.

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Department Store Operator Begins Testing Bitcoin Payments in Japan

Department store chain Marui has become the latest mainstream retailer in Japan to accept bitcoin payments, starting with a trial in a Tokyo store.

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Thailand's KBank to Start Digitizing Contracts With Blockchain by 2018

One of Thailand's largest commercial banks is looking to digitize some of its financial contracts through a new blockchain solution.

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UNICEF's Venture Arm Trials Ethereum Smart Contracts

The venture arm of the United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF) is expanding its exploration of blockchain to include ethereum.

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US Officials Eye Blockchain Applications For Visas, Foreign Aid

The U.S. General Services Agency has revealed a list of possible applications for blockchain technology under consideration by the government.

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From ICOs to DCOs: The Dawn of Cleared Crypto Derivatives

What is the likely impact of cryptocurrency derivatives? Three lawyers speculate on the possible innovations to come.

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