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Can Blockchain Technology Stem Government Corruption?

Could blockchain technology become the backbone of a new generation of government systems?

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Research Examines Compatibility of Public and Private Blockchains

Permissioned and permissionless blockchains are compatible according to Bitfury's latest research.

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Coinprism Launches Open Source Distributed Ledger

Coinprism has released Openchain, an open source, distributed permissioned ledger that targets enterprise and financial institutions.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: The Blockchain Reigns Supreme

Another great week for blockchain technology, heralded by Barclay's partnership with two distributed ledger startups.

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UK Government Highlights Benefits of Blockchain Tech

The economic secretary to the UK government's Treasury department has spoken about the benefits of digital currencies and blockchain technology.

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RBS to Pilot Blockchain Proof-of-Concept in Early 2016

Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is planning to demonstrate its blockchain-based proof-of-concept early next year.

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Peruvian Presidential Campaign Pursuing Blockchain Solutions

A political party in Peru is looking to make the blockchain a component of its presidential campaign platform.

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Inside Multichain: A Build-Your-Own Blockchain Service for Banks

CoinDesk breaks down Multichain, a private blockchain solution for banks that has seen a growing number of downloads.

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Blockchain Tech Reduces Corporations’ Reliance on Humans

Travis Patron argues that, due to blockchain technology, corporations will see computers not only take over as employees, but as customers too.

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