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CME to Patent System for Seamless Blockchain Rule Changes

A new patent application from the CME outlines ways in which the rules underlying private blockchains can be rewritten.

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Bush Security Advisor Warns Against Blockchain Cold War

One of the architects of U.S. monetary policy discusses the risks of blockchain adoption to what he sees as a delicate geo-political balance.

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The 'Dean of Blockchain Lawyers' Just Got a New Job

Marco Santori is leaving Cooley to become president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, a longtime client and one of the earliest wallet startups.

Marco Santori (CoinDesk archives)

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Audit Giant DNV GL Partners With Blockchain Startup to Track Assets

DNV GL and VeChain are teaming up to develop a blockchain to track arack all shipments.

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Canadian Research Body Pilots Ethereum in Transparency Push

The National Research Council of Canada is trialing the ethereum blockchain for recording government contracts.

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New Bill in Colorado Encourages State to Adopt Blockchain for Data Security

A new state bill introduced to the Colorado Senate is looking at using blockchain technology to secure private data from cyberattacks. 

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Florida Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Signatures, Smart Contracts

A new bill introduced to the Florida House of Representatives aims to legally recognize blockchain records and smart contracts.

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Stocks That Soared On Crypto News Are Sinking

Today's cryptocurrency market plunge has ensnared the prices of several publicly-traded companies.

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Apple Patent Filing Hints at Blockchain Use

In a new application released by the USPTO, Apple describes how it might use a blockchain-based platform to generate and secure timestamps.

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A Missouri Lawmaker Wants to Ban Blockchain Gun Tracking

A bill introduced in Missouri would make it illegal (in most cases) to track firearms using a blockchain-based platform.

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