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Australian Regulator: Banks Didn't Collude Over Bitcoin Account Closures
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said that Australian banks did not collude in blocking services for bitcoin firms.

ASX Details Blockchain Strategy in Financial Update
The Australian Securities Exchange has revealed its spending as it prepares to build blockchain solutions to improve the Australian equities market.

Digital Asset Funding Tops $60 Million With IBM, Goldman Sachs Investments
Digital Asset Holdings has announced it has raised more than $60m with the addition of IBM and Goldman Sachs to its latest round.

Japan’s Largest Bank Latest to Develop Own Digital Currency
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) has revealed it has developed its own digital currency nicknamed "MUFG coin".

BAFT Event Attendees See Future With Billions of Blockchains
A new survey shows bankers are increasingly bullish on blockchain tech, even as they profess to a lack of understanding of the subject matter.

JPMorgan Partners With Digital Asset for Blockchain Trial
JPMorgan has teamed up with Digital Asset on a trial blockchain initiative that aims to make the trading process more efficient and cost effective.

Bankers Weigh Blockchain Challenges at BNY Mellon Event
BNY Mellon hosted a blockchain discussion event at its Jersey City, New Jersey, campus earlier this week.

Japan's SBI Holdings Teams With Ripple to Launch New Company
SBI Holdings, the financial services business division of Japan’s SBI Group, has announced it is creating a new company with Ripple.

Santander: Blockchain Talk Could Turn Into Action This Year
CoinDesk speaks with representatives from Banco Santander about the bank's blockchain strategy for 2016 and beyond.

Goldman Sachs Director: Blockchain Provides 'Single Truth' For Banks
A managing director at investment bank Goldman Sachs called blockchain tech an innovation that could “drive change” in a new company podcast.
