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Slovenia's Prime Minister Lauds Nation as 'Blockchain-Friendly Destination'
Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar has charted an ambitious course for blockchain in the European country.

Financial Forecaster Gary Shilling Won't Invest In a 'Black Box' Like Bitcoin
Financial forecaster Gary Shilling has said in an interview that he does not understand bitcoin and has no plans to invest in it.

Vladimir Putin: Cryptocurrency Poses 'Serious Risks'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said cryptocurrencies carry high risks as the government moves toward new regulations.

Australian University Tests Blockchain in Bid to Back Up Academic Credentials
The University of Melbourne is testing a new system for storing academic credential information on a blockchain.

Abu Dhabi Markets Regulator Publishes ICO Guidance
The UAE's Abu Dhabi has released new guidelines for those looking to organize or participate in an initial coin offering (ICO).

Indian State Partners With Blockchain Startup for Land Registry Pilot
Andhra Pradesh is advancing its work with blockchain with a new pilot focused on land registry data.

Banks Back Syndicated Loan Market Built on Corda Distributed Ledger
A new syndicated loan marketplace backed by a group of major banks is set to be launched on top of R3's Corda distributed ledger platform.

Russia Blasts Decision to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer
Russia isn't happy that an alleged bitcoin money launderer is being extradited to the US following a court decision in Greece.

UK Central Bank Unveils Blockchain Data Privacy Pilot
The Bank of England announced four new financial technology projects, including a proof-of-concept test for distributed ledger technologies.

BlackRock Exec: No Point in Bitcoin ETF
A senior official at asset management giant BlackRock said this week that he doesn't see the case for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
