UBS Reveals Blockchain Prototype for Streamlining Global Trade

UBS Reveals Blockchain Prototype for Streamlining Global Trade

Swiss banking giant UBS has unveiled a project designed to replicate the entire lifecycle of an international trade transaction on Hyperledg...

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Lightning Test Moves Bitcoin Scaling Into Striking Distance

Lightning Test Moves Bitcoin Scaling Into Striking Distance

A lesser-known startup has successfully tested an important piece of bitcoin's scaling puzzle. Widely considered to be the best way to b...

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Momentum Grows for Blockchain Action in Washington

Momentum Grows for Blockchain Action in Washington

It's been a big week for blockchain on Capitol Hill. While only Wednesday, the week has already seen the launch of the Congressional Blo...

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In Formal Verification Push, Ethereum Seeks Smart Contract Certainty

In Formal Verification Push, Ethereum Seeks Smart Contract Certainty

There's a new blockchain buzzword arriving in time for fall – formal verification. The phrase (used to describe the application of mathe...

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SEC to Discuss Blockchain at November Forum

SEC to Discuss Blockchain at November Forum

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to hold a public forum in mid-November during which blockchain and other financial te...

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London Police Investigate OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme

London Police Investigate OneCoin Cryptocurrency Scheme

The London police are investigating a digital currency scheme widely believed to be fraudulent. OneCoin, promoted as a digital currency inve...

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Blockchain Post-Trade Startup Juzhen Raises $23 Million Series A

Blockchain Post-Trade Startup Juzhen Raises $23 Million Series A

Juzhen Financials, a startup led by China UnionPay veteran Lilin Sun, has raised $23m (¥153m) to develop clearing and settlement solutions b...

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Swiss Central Banker: Blockchain Turning Finance 'On Its Head'

Swiss Central Banker: Blockchain Turning Finance 'On Its Head'

The president and and chairman of the board of Switzerland's central bank described a financial system "turned on its head" by...

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Brothers Face Jail Time for Stealing Power to Mine Bitcoins

Brothers Face Jail Time for Stealing Power to Mine Bitcoins

Two brothers in the Netherlands face months in prison after allegedly siphoning power to fuel a small bitcoin mining operation, Dutch author...

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Winklevoss Bitcoin Exchange Gemini to Launch Daily Auctions

Winklevoss Bitcoin Exchange Gemini to Launch Daily Auctions

Gemini Trading, the bitcoin and ethereum exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is set to begin hosting daily bitcoin auctions. W...

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Ethereum's Creator Proves Blockchain Scaling Vision is No Joke

Ethereum's Creator Proves Blockchain Scaling Vision is No Joke

"Okay, ethereum's done, let's go back to ethereum classic." The jokes were frequent during ethereum creator Vitalik Buteri...

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7 Financial Firms Test Blockchain for Data Management

7 Financial Firms Test Blockchain for Data Management

Credit Suisse, Citi and HSBC are among seven financial firms to participate in a data management trial announced today and conducted with su...

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9 Must-Watch Talks at Ethereum's Big Developer Event

9 Must-Watch Talks at Ethereum's Big Developer Event

The world's second largest blockchain network is set to host its annual developer conference this week. To be held in Shanghai, Devcon2 ...

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Ethereum's 'Holy Trinity' Takes Shape As Swarm Testnet Arrives

Ethereum's 'Holy Trinity' Takes Shape As Swarm Testnet Arrives

A big piece of ethereum's decentralized "world computer" will be launching its first public testnet in the coming weeks. With ...

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Vitalik Buterin to Debut Ethereum Scaling Paper at Devcon

Vitalik Buterin to Debut Ethereum Scaling Paper at Devcon

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin will present a new version of the project's 'mauve paper' at a developer conference in Shanghai...

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Big Banks Invest $55 Million in Blockchain Startup Ripple's Series B

Big Banks Invest $55 Million in Blockchain Startup Ripple's Series B

Distributed ledger settlement startup Ripple has raised $55m in venture capital from a mix of financial industry heavyweights. Participating...

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One of Bitcoin's Biggest Miners is Launching a Second Pool

One of Bitcoin's Biggest Miners is Launching a Second Pool

As if running the third-largest bitcoin mining pool wasn't enough, China-based Bitmain announced the launch of its second mining pool ye...

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Romanian Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down

Romanian Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down

Romania's first order-book exchange is closing down. Statements on the BTCXchange website informed users of a possible sale of the servi...

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EU's Top Cop Launches Digital Currency Working Group

EU's Top Cop Launches Digital Currency Working Group

Europol, the European Union's top law enforcement agency, has co-founded a new working group dedicated to digital currencies. The initia...

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In Race for Bitcoin Mining Profits, Fortune Favors the Old

In Race for Bitcoin Mining Profits, Fortune Favors the Old

New research has found that unless the price of bitcoin goes up, there will be little room for new miners to compete. In "Minting Money...

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Two Big Factors Are Driving Up Bitcoin Prices

Two Big Factors Are Driving Up Bitcoin Prices

The price of bitcoin rose close to 10% this week, pushing higher as bullish market sentiment and low liquidity created an ideal environment ...

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The Trend Towards Blockchain Privacy: Zero Knowledge Proofs

The Trend Towards Blockchain Privacy: Zero Knowledge Proofs

One of the bigger trends in the blockchain world, particularly when it comes to financial services and specifically capital markets operatio...

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