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Interpol War Game Models Chase for Bitcoin Blackmailers

Interpol conducted a war game scenario last week that centered on discovering the identity of a blackmailer demanding a bitcoin ransom.

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Blockstream Among 10 New Firms to Join Hyperledger Blockchain Project

Bitcoin development startup Blockstream is among 10 firms that have joined the Hyperledger blockchain project.

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Dutch Central Bank to Create Prototype Blockchain-Based Currency

The Dutch central bank has committed to developing an internal blockchain prototype dubbed “DNBCoin”.

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9 Myths Surrounding Blockchain Smart Contracts

Ethereum Foundation advisor William Mougayar seeks to debunk nine myths surrounding blockchain smart contracts.

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Commerzbank: Future of Bitcoin is an 'Open Question'

Blockchain technology constitutes a "genuine revolution" in how decentralized systems are run, Commerzbank said in a March report.

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2017 or 2025? Securities Firms Debate Timeline for Industry-Grade Blockchain

Major financial institutions discussed blockchain technology and its applications at a securities trade industry conference in Boston this week.

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How to Sue A Decentralized Autonomous Organization

In this opinion piece, Stephen D Palley discusses the potential legal liabilities facing those who run distributed autonomous organizations.

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How Washington State Became a Battleground for Bitcoin Mining

A long-running debate over power costs between bitcoin miners and a local power utility is escalating in Washington state.

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Tech Giant Hitachi to Study Blockchain in New R&D Lab

Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi is set to open a financial technology research laboratory that will focus on blockchain applications.

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Interdealer Broker ICAP Completes Post-Trade Blockchain Trial

Interdealer broker ICAP has completed an internal blockchain technology trial focused on securities post-trade processes.

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