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Kimberley Process Inches Closer to 'Blood Diamond' Blockchain
A global tracking scheme for conflict diamonds is continuing its internal blockchain trials, according to a new report.
Bank of Canada Paper: Bitcoin Adoption Could Stabilize Price
The Bank of Canada has published a new staff working paper on the valuation of digital currencies like bitcoin.
Hyperledger Blockchain Project Adds 17 New Members
Samsung SDS, an IT affiliate of the South Korean electronics giant, is one of 17 new members to join the Hyperledger Project.
US Health Department Selects 15 Blockchain Research Contest Winners
The US government's Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has announced the winners of a blockchain research paper contest.
EU Parliament Rep Seeks €1 Million for Blockchain Research
A member of the European Parliament is proposing $1.1m be spent on a task force focused on studying digital currencies and blockchain.
Mizuho Bank Dealt Blow in Mt Gox Lawsuit Update
A US judge largely denied a push by Mizuho Bank last week to dismiss charges filed against it in a class action suit tied to the collapse of Mt Gox.
Singapore Central Bank Proposes New Rules for Bitcoin Startups
Singapore's central bank has proposed a new regulatory framework for payments that could cover digital currency exchanges.
Did Ethereum's Fork Validate Bitcoin Block Size Conservatism?
CoinDesk explores how the ethereum hard fork affected sentiment regarding bitcoin's long-raging block size debate.
Hyperledger Blockchain Project Elects New Tech Committee
The Hyperledger Project, the blockchain initiative led by the Linux Foundation, has elected a new technical steering committee.
Judge Grants Cryptsy Lawsuit Class Action Status
A Florida judge has certified a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of customers of the now-defunct digital currency exchange Cryptsy.
