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A Japanese Telecom Giant Wants to Use Blockchain to Store Contracts
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone is looking to invent a new contract agreements system based on blockchain technology.
Credit Rating Firm Backs $8 Million Fundraise for Crypto Alternative
A blockchain startup has raised $8 million in a seed funding round with a mission to develop a protocol to serve the unbanked.
Barclays Seeks Twin Blockchain Patents for Banking Services
Barclays Bank proposed using blockchain to make various banking processes more efficient in a pair of patent applications.
US Consumer Finance Watchdog Opens Regulatory Sandbox to Blockchain
The CFPB is launching a regulatory sandbox to encourage innovation in new tech such as blockchain, acting head Mick Mulvaney announced Wednesday.
Government-Backed Blockchain Trade Platform Launches in Singapore
A digital services firm owned by a Singapore government agency and a major port operator has launched a blockchain platform for cross-border trade.
Pop Icon Peter Gabriel Has Invested in a Blockchain Startup
Legendary musician and former Genesis lead singer Peter Gabriel has invested in blockchain startup Provenance.
CFTC Official to Congress: Don't Be 'Hasty' With Crypto Rules
LabCFTC director Daniel Gorfine advocated for thoughtful regulation of the cryptocurrency space in Congressional testimony Wednesday.
What to Expect When Congress Talks Crypto (Twice) Tomorrow
Two Congressional committee hearings will examine whether crypto is the future of money, as well as what sort of regulation the space may need.
Litecoin's Lee: Bank Deal Might Lead to New Crypto Services
Charlie Lee took to reddit Tuesday to clarify his and the Litecoin Foundation's roles in the new acquisition of nearly 10 percent of a German bank.
Mastercard Wins Patent for Speeding Up Crypto Payments
Mastercard is looking to improve crypto by designing a payments system that will link accounts holding both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies.
