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Equity Markets on a Blockchain: Delaware's Potential Impact
Last week, Delaware passed legislation that will give corporations the right to issue and trade shares on a blockchain. This is why it's a big deal.
Swiss City Announces Plan to Verify IDs Using Ethereum
A Swiss city known for its cryptocurrency startup ecosystem is launching a new ethereum-based identity service.
Mizuho Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Trial
Japanese banking group Mizuho has released the results of a blockchain experiment focused on trade finance.
Thomson Reuters Seeks Blockchain Startups for New Incubator Program
Media giant Thomson Reuters is looking to include distributed ledger and cryptocurrency startups in its new incubation program.
CFTC Formally Registers New Cryptocurrency Swap Execution Facility
The CFTC has issued an Order of Registration to cryptocurrency startup LedgerX granting it status as a Swap Execution Facility.
National Science Foundation Awards $450k for Cryptocurrency Incentive Study
A Princeton University researcher has received federal funding to study mechanism incentives and applications to cryptocurrency.
22 Banks Join Swift's Cross-Border Blockchain Trial
Swift's months-long cross border blockchain trial is expanding with the entrance of more than twenty additional financial firms.
Investment Bank Affiliate Sells Shares for Cash in Blockchain Test
An affiliate of French corporate investment bank Natixis has sold shares to investors through a newly unveiled blockchain platform.
A Former Politico Editor Is Using Ethereum to Help Fix Journalism
A new project staffed with media heavyweights envisions how news outlets could be disrupted and decentralized by blockchain tech.
ZhongAn Reveals Blockchain Product Details in Draft IPO Filing
China's first online-only insurer ZhongAn has filed for an initial public offering, revealing new details about its blockchain development.
