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Like It or Not: Public Companies Are Feeling the Crypto Mining Boom
Public companies like AMD and Nvidia are benefiting from a surge in cryptocurrency mining, but analysts say they may not be ready to commit long-term.
Banks Simulate €100,000 Security Transaction in R3 DLT Trial
German banks working with the R3 blockchain consortium have successfully replicated the sale of a €100,000 security on a DLT platform.
Malta's Government May Test Cryptocurrency in Regulatory 'Sandbox'
A report by the Times of Malta suggests the country's government may soon be launching a novel cryptocurrency trial.
'Big Four' Chinese Bank to Launch Blockchain Bancassurance Product
One of China's "Big Four" banks is close to launching a blockchain application for the insurance and banking sectors.
New SEC Cyber Unit to Police ICOs and Other DLT 'Violations'
The SEC is making cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger tech a focus of a new cybercrime task force, announced today.
Ukrainian Central Banker: Bitcoin Is 'Definitely Not a Currency'
A Ukrainian official described bitcoin as a risky investment and a vehicle for fraud but downplayed any systemic concerns about the cryptocurrency.
Nigerian Central Bank Director: Cryptocurrency Wave 'Cannot Be Stopped'
A representative of the Central Bank of Nigeria opened up about his views on cryptocurrency at a technology-specific conference this week.
Europe's Largest Port Launches Blockchain Research Lab
The Dutch port of Rotterdam, the biggest shipping hub in Europe, is opening a research lab devoted to blockchain technology.
Barclays Joins CLS Blockchain Consortium in Search of Swift Alternative
Barclays has become the latest major financial institution to join the foreign exchange-focused blockchain consortium CLS.
Centers for Disease Control to Launch First Blockchain Test on Disaster Relief
The US agency charged with mitigating the spread of infectious disease is turning to blockchain in a bid to improve efficiency – and save lives.
