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Have We Reached Peak Blockchain Hype?

A number of sceptical voices are calling out the blockchain space and the media for over-hyping the potential of distributed ledgers. Are they right?

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Financial Stability Board Seeks 'Better Understanding' of Blockchain Tech

The Financial Stability Board, a group of central bank governors and financial regulators, has begun working on blockchain technology issues.

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Why Microsoft Wants 'Every Blockchain' on its Azure Platform

Microsoft's head of technology strategy opens up about the firm's plans to carve out a market position in the blockchain space.

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Five UK Mutual Funds Partner on Blockchain Trading Project

Five major UK fund houses have reportedly partnered on a project to explore blockchain technology's cost saving potential in trading systems.

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South Korea's Central Bank Encouraged to Explore Blockchain Tech

A new report undertaken by the Bank of Korea has recommended that the central bank should pay close attention to blockchain technology.

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BNY Exec: Lack of Industry Standards Hurting Blockchain Tech

BNY Mellon's Saket Sharma discusses why he believes the pursuit of industry standards is key to broader blockchain tech adoption.

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Deloitte: New Blockchain Applications Will Accelerate Adoption

Deloitte has published a report looking at the potential uses of blockchain technology, saying that acceptance and adoption are fast approaching.

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Is Digital Asset's $50 Million Funding a Blow to Bitcoin? VCs Weigh In

What impact will Digital Asset's $50m funding have on the blockchain industry? CoinDesk profiles the sector's VCs to learn more.

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Consumers' Research Highlights Benefits of Bitcoin for Policy Makers

Consumers’ Research has published a paper on blockchain technologies and the opportunities they present.

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ECB Board Member: Blockchain Could Disrupt Payments

Yves Mersch, member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, has said adoption of blockchain technology could disrupt payments.

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