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The Last Hurdle: Liquidity Alliance Closes in on Distributed Ledger Launch
A group of central securities depositories is ready to launch a blockchain, but there's still one last hurdle: a regulatory green light.
BTC to DLT: Why Aren't Banks Giving Blockchain Startups Accounts?
A recent report by the FCA recognized that cryptocurrency startups have a hard time getting bank accounts. CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson looks at why.
UBS CEO: Blockchain to Play 'Big Role' in Reshaping Industry
The CEO is the latest to raise doubts about cryptocurrency, which also banking on blockchain to make his business simpler and easier.
US Logistics Agency Launches Blockchain Sector Mapping Tool
The U.S. government's Emerging Citizen Technology program announced a new open-source Atlas to provide resources on blockchain technology.
Verisign Explores Blockchain for Domain Security System
Internet services company Verisign may use a blockchain as part of a domain name system services extension project.
GMO ICO? Bitcoin-Friendly IT Firm Announces Token Sale
Japanese IT firm GMO is adding another twist to its ongoing cryptocurrency initiative: a plan for an initial coin offering (ICO).
Turkeycoin? Food Giant Cargill Launches Blockchain Tracking Pilot
American agricultural conglomerate Cargill is testing a blockchain platform to track the provenance of turkey products.
European Energy Firms Trial Blockchain Trading Marketplace
European energy providers Enel and E.On tested a new blockchain-based trading platform earlier this month.
CDC to Trial Blockchain With IBM in Bid to Manage Medical Data
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reportedly teaming up with IBM to test blockchain.
Hong Kong, Singapore to Collaborate on DLT Trade Finance Platform
Hong Kong's banking authority has announced a new collaboration with Singapore aimed to digitize trade finance with distributed ledger technology.
