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Deutsche Bank Research: Bitcoin Isn’t Eliminating Intermediaries
A new Deutsche Bank Research report suggests the bitcoin network is in some ways failing to live up to its original vision.
Hands On With Visa Europe's Bitcoin Remittance App
Visa Europe Collab walked us through the bitcoin remittances proof-of-concept prototype they built with the startup Epiphyte.
Deutsche Bank: Blockchain Tech Will Go Mainstream in Next Decade
Deutsche Bank believes that blockchain technology will become more widespread in the next 10 years.
Goldman Sachs: Blockchain is Ready For Centre Stage
Goldman Sachs notes in a research note sent to clients today, that bitcoin might just be the "opening act" for blockchain technology.
Lloyd's Sees Blockchain's Potential For Insurance Markets
Lloyd's held a seminar in London last week to highlight blockchain technology to insurance market participants as part of their modernisation plan.
Citi, Nordea Select Bitcoin Compliance Firm for Accelerators
Bitcoin compliance startup Polycoin was recently accepted into two incubators, one backed by Citi and the other by Nordea.
Bank of England Launches Search for Blockchain-Savvy Interns
The Bank of England has launched a blockchain challenge, offering the winning students the possibility of a six-week paid internship.
Post-Trade Tech Firm Seeks to Build Commodities Blockchain Consortium
Post-trade services firm Kynetix is seeking to assemble a consortium of commodities market stakeholders to explore the use of blockchain tech.
BIS: Digital Currencies Could Disrupt Central Banking Model
Digital currencies could disrupt the ability to central banks to oversee the economy or issue money should global adoption take place, says the BIS.
Wells Fargo, ING Among 5 New Banks Partnering With R3
BNP Paribas, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, ING, MacQuarie and Wells Fargo are the latest financial institutions to partner with R3CEV.
