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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Blockchain Drumbeat Grows Louder

This week saw the media playing a role in the ongoing rebranding of some of bitcoin's core use cases under the term "blockchain technology".

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ShoCard's Quest to Secure Identity on the Blockchain

CoinDesk speaks to ShoCard CEO Armin Ebrahimi about his company's efforts to disrupt identity verification via the blockchain.

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Survey: 47% of Finance Pros Say Firms Exploring Blockchain Tech

New data suggests that many financial professionals see their industry being reshaped by blockchain technology.

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Nasdaq CEO Hints at New Blockchain Projects

Following Nasdaq's first announcement in May, CEO Bob Greifeld has stated the stock exchange plans to roll out additional blockchain projects.

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French Megabank Société Générale Seeks Bitcoin Expert

One of France's biggest banks is looking to hire a developer with a focus on bitcoin.

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Inside R3CEV's Plot to Bring Distributed Ledgers to Wall Street

CoinDesk profiles R3CEV, the stealthy crypto-venture firm working to bridge traditional finance and blockchain technology.

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Blockchain Identity Startup ShoCard Raises $1.5 Million

Blockchain identity startup ShoCard has raised $1.5m in funding from AME Cloud Ventures and Digital Currency Group, among other VC firms.

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Berklee Report Proposes Blockchain Royalty Network for Musicians

A study published by the Berklee College of Music outlines how a blockchain royalty system could improve working conditions for musical artists.

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Standard Chartered Exec Touts Blockchain Tech for Trade Finance

Standard Chartered chief innovation officer Anju Patwardhan has penned a new essay on the potential benefits of the bitcoin blockchain.

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