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- European Banks Select IBM Blockchain for Small Business Trade Finance June 26, 2017IBM has been chosen by Digital Trade Chain, a consortium of major European banks, to build a new blockchain platform for SMEs. Source
- Crypto Correction: Bitcoin and Ether Dive as Market Sheds $13 Billion June 26, 2017Cryptocurrencies suffered widespread losses today, as traders took profits and rebalanced their portfolios. Source
- Blockchain Research Lab to Combat Financial Fraud in Shenzhen June 26, 2017A group of universities in China are teaming up to research blockchain technology and its potential impact on financial fraud. Source
- GDAX Exchange to Reimburse Traders After Ether Flash Crash June 26, 2017Digital asset exchange GDAX is moving to issue refunds after a stunning flash crash last week stoked anger amongst affected traders. Source
- Proof-of-Life: Vitalik Buterin Uses Ethereum to Disprove Death Hoax June 26, 2017Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin was at the center of a debunked story suggesting that he had died this weekend. Source
- Barclays Pitches UK Finance Regulator on Cryptocurrencies June 26, 2017Barclays has been in contact with one of UK's top finance regulators, a senior official for the bank said today. According to Ashok Vaswani, CEO of Barclays UK, the bank communicated with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to bring cryptocurrencies "into play". Vaswani disclosed the conversations on Monday in an interview with CNBC. Vaswani did not […]
- The US Navy Wants to Connect Its 3-D Printers with a Blockchain June 26, 2017The US Navy will run a blockchain trial this summer – a test largely aimed to boost the security of its manufacturing systems. Source
- Bank of China, Tencent to Trial Blockchain in New Research Effort June 26, 2017The Bank of China is partnering with Tencent, one of the country's biggest internet companies, to trial blockchain tech in financial applications. Source
- Gemalto Seeks to Patent Method for Secure Blockchain Identity June 26, 2017Security giant Gemalto hopes to be awarded a US patent for a method of verifying identity using blockchain technology. Source
- Counting Chickens: Can Blockchain Restore Trust in China's Food Supply? June 26, 2017A new Chinese food-tracking initiative hints at the power of blockchain to improve society's deeper issues. Source
- Are Smart Contracts Smart? A Critical Look at Basic Blockchain Questions June 26, 2017A lawyer breaks down the existing legislation that determines whether smart contracts are smart, legally binding or a even contract at all. Source
- 'Flippening' Flop? As Ethereum's Price Pulls Back, Market Remains Bullish June 26, 2017After weeks of growth, it seems ether's much-hyped 'Flippening' – overtaking bitcoin as the most valuable cryptocurrency – is on hold. Source
- ICOs: Why There's More Than One Way June 25, 2017EY's Pascal Leblanc discusses an alternative approach to ICOs, putting forth a new model aimed to mitigate the price volatility of tokens. Source
- EOS: Unpacking the Big Promises Behind a Possible Blockchain Contender June 25, 2017Dan Larimer says his new project has an infinitely scalable blockchain, but skeptics doubt the controversial figure's ability to pull it off. Source
- Analyzing Ether: A Bitcoin Investor's Skeptical Take June 24, 2017Miner and investor 'P4man' looks at the altcoin market to see if there is a credible alternative to bitcoin. Can ethereum cut the mustard? Source
- Changing Exchanges: Will the Coinbase of Tomorrow Be Decentralized? June 24, 2017A new wave of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges that exist almost entirely on a blockchain could do away with middlemen. Source
- Local Government in China Trials Blockchain for Public Services June 23, 2017A city district in southern China is using blockchain to streamline government services for its one million residents. Source
- OneCoin 'License' is a Fake, Says Vietnamese Government June 23, 2017OneCoin doesn't have a license to operate in Vietnam despite claims to the contrary, the government said this week. Source
- Top Secret? Bitcoin Scaling Plan Segwit2x Leaves More Questions Than Answers June 23, 2017While SegWit2x has significant support, according to some in the bitcoin community, the group is closing off software development to outsiders. Source
- UN Sees Possible Role for Blockchain in Advancing Paris Climate Accord June 23, 2017The United Nations is eyeing blockchain as part of its fight against climate change. Source