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WEF: Blockchain to Form Foundation of New Financial Infrastructure
Distributed ledger tech will form the “foundation” of financial services infrastructure, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum.
Pantera Partner Steve Waterhouse Exits Bitcoin Investment Firm
Pantera Capital partner and chief technology officer Steven Waterhouse has officially left the VC firm.
15 R3 Members Trial Distributed Ledger Tech for Trade Finance
Fifteen R3 members announced today they have completed a distributed ledger trial focused on applications in trade finance.
Bank of America, HSBC Unveil Blockchain Supply Chain Project
Bank of America and HSBC have teamed up with the Singapore government’s IT and telecom agency on a blockchain supply chain trial.
Dubai Government Seeks Blockchain Projects for Startup Fund
A technology initiative backed by the Dubai government has launched a $275m startup investment fund.
UK Gambling Regulator Clarifies Digital Currency Rules
The UK Gambling Commission has outlined how its licensees can implement appropriate policies for using digital currencies.
Isle of Man Tests Blockchain Prototype for IoT
The Isle of Man has announced an Internet of Things proof-of-concept in partnership with blockchain startup Credits.
Payments Firm Qiwi Could Transition to Blockchain By 2021
Russian payments firm Qiwi now estimates it could upgrade its core database to a distributed ledger-based system by 2021.
With Socialized Loss Proposal, Bitfinex Enters Uncharted Waters
The Bitfinex hack appears to be forcing the exchange to consider unconventional measures as part of a bid to relaunch.
Barclays Collaboration Sets Forth Vision for Smart Contracts Future
Barclays exec Lee Braine discusses a new position paper he believes has codified his bank's view on smart contracts tech.
