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Former Estonian President to Lead World Economic Forum Blockchain Group

The World Economic Forum has created a new working group focused on blockchain co-chaired by the former president of Estonia.

By Stan HigginsNov 9, 2016

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WEF: Blockchain to Form Foundation of New Financial Infrastructure

Distributed ledger tech will form the “foundation” of financial services infrastructure, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum.

By Pete RizzoAug 12, 2016

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World Economic Forum Gears Up for Hands-On Blockchain Research in 2016

CoinDesk profiles the World Economic Foundation and its ongoing blockchain technology research.

By Pete RizzoMar 25, 2016

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