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SEC Has Removed 'Stumbling Block' for Ether Futures, Says Cboe
The doors may be open for Cboe to launch an ether futures product, following a recent comment from the SEC that the cryptocurrency is not a security.
JD.com's Finance Arm to Issue Asset-Backed Securities on a Blockchain
JD Finance, a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, has announced a pilot issuance of asset-backed securities over a blockchain.
VanEck, SolidX Join Forces in New Bid to Launch Bitcoin ETF
VanEck and SolidX have teamed up to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, despite regulatory obstacles that stymied prior attempts.
Lawmaker Wants New York State to Pilot Local Cryptocurrencies
A bill introduced by New York Assemblyman Ron Kim would launch pilot programs testing cryptocurrencies as a community monetary system.
China Has Built a Blockchain System That Could Replace Paper Checks
China's central bank has completed a blockchain-based system that digitizes checks in a move to counter fraud in the country.
Huobi Partners on $93 Million China-South Korea Blockchain Fund
Crypto exchange Huobi has teamed up with NewMargin Capital and Kiwoom Securities to launch a blockchain fund focused on China and South Korea.
$65 Million: Blockchain Assets Platform Paxos Raises Series B Funding
Blockchain startup Paxos has closed a $65 million Series B funding round led by existing investors including Liberty City Ventures and RRE Ventures.
Forex Firm CLS Invests $5 Million in Enterprise Blockchain Startup R3
U.S.-based FX settlement provider CLS has made a $5 million investment in blockchain software startup R3.
Commerzbank Conducts €500k FX Transaction Using R3's Corda
Thyssenkrupp successfully conducted a foreign exchange transaction using R3's Corda blockchain in partnership with Germany's Commerzebank.
German Stock Exchange Wants to Launch Bitcoin Products
Deutsche Boerse AG is assessing whether to offer cryptocurrency-related products, a company exec has said during an event.
