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Why the Blockchain Will Soon Become a Household Name
2015-12-22T19:22:04.000+02:00
We’ve only yet scratched the surface of a technology that upon maturity might very well become as big as the internet itself.
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2015: The Year of the Blockchain and Bitcoin’s Unexpected Comeback
2015-12-22T14:00:50.000+02:00
Despite Bitcoin’s growing pains and blockchain technology’s stealing the spotlight, traders fell back in love with bitcoin as an asset.
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Factom Cryptocurrency Spiked by Over 600% in Wake of Microsoft Addition
2015-12-22T12:21:01.000+02:00
Recently, Ethereum capabilities were introduced to Microsoft's Azure cloud service, followed by Ripple, Factom and others.
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Eris, CoinPrism and Factom Added to Microsoft’s Blockchain Platform
2015-12-21T15:51:16.000+02:00
Microsoft Azure’s Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) has been opened up to another 3 technologies: Eris Industries, CoinPrism and Factom.
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Standard Chartered Partners with DBS in Blockchain Tech for Trade Finance
2015-12-17T18:49:20.000+02:00
By now, the majority of the world's largest banks have become active in the blockchain space.
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IBM, Intel and Cisco Among Big Names in Linux-Led Open Ledger Project
2015-12-17T15:30:14.000+02:00
Whereas other blockchain initiatives are primarily composed of banks and exchanges, this is the first driven by technology companies.
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R3: 12 More Banks Join Blockchain Consortium, Exchanges and Funds Coming
2015-12-17T10:59:20.000+02:00
R3 said that it will engage funds, exchanges, clearing houses, standards bodies and infrastructure companies in early 2016.
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SEC Approves Overstock's Bid to Issue Stock Over Bitcoin Blockchain
2015-12-16T19:18:32.000+02:00
The advent of a security labelled and tracked over the blockchain could potentially transform the playing field in the long term.
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Are You a Blockchain Startup? Dept of Homeland Security Needs Your Help
2015-12-15T20:38:38.000+02:00
DHS is seeking proposals from small businesses to address challenges in homeland security, including two relating to the blockchain.
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David Walker Assumes Role of Chairman at Blockchain Startup, Setl
2015-12-15T19:59:28.000+02:00
Mr. Walker joins Setl after garnering a lengthy tenure in the financial services industry that has seen him at many notable banking institutions
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Report: Russia's Sberbank Wants to Join R3-Led Blockchain Consortium
2015-12-10T13:58:56.000+02:00
Sberbank reportedly wants to join the growing global consortium of banks collaboratively developing blockchain technology.
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Microsoft Adds Ripple to Azure Blockchain Service, Expands Ethereum Tools
2015-12-08T23:23:48.000+02:00
Microsoft continues to expand the scope of its "Blockchain as a Service" (BaaS) platform for its Azure clients, adding support for Ripple.
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Report: Blockchain a Bright Spot in Expected Tough 2016 for Unicorns
2015-12-08T13:48:34.000+02:00
Blockchain and payments will thrive in 2016, which is expected to be an otherwise tough year for unicorns, say Magister Advisors.
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Infosys FinTech Expansion in Ireland to Include Blockchain Research
2015-12-07T15:25:15.000+02:00
Infosys Finacle says that it invests over 20% of its revenues in R&D that includes the blockchain.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Builds a Blockchain, Westpac Hosts Challenge
2015-12-06T23:54:08.000+02:00
Two of Australia's big four banks are bringing their blockchain ambitions closer to reality.
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Source: Blythe Masters Turned down Offer to Head Barclays' Investment Bank
2015-12-03T20:03:29.000+02:00
Blythe Masters reportedly turned down an offer to head Barclays' troubled investment bank to instead pursue her blockchain ambitions.
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Chain Discontinuing Free API Service with Transition to Blockchain Tech
2015-12-03T12:20:48.000+02:00
Chain will be discontinuing its free Bitcoin API service as part of its shift to blockchain technology for capital markets.
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Goldman Sachs Files "SETLcoin" Patent for Securities Settlement
2015-12-02T19:36:01.000+02:00
Goldman Sachs has applied for a patent for blockchain technology that it is developing, aimed at streamlining the way securities are settled.
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Coinsilium IPO Extended, Listing on ICAP’s ISDX Likely in 2016
2015-11-24T11:22:54.000+02:00
The most likely date for the public listing of its shares on ICAP’s ISDX growth market is January 2016 at the earliest.
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A Potential FIX for Disparate Blockchain Systems
2015-11-21T19:09:49.000+02:00
It is apparent that much of the value offered by the technology will not be realized if the various systems are not interoperable.
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5 More Banks, Bitcoin Experts Join R3 Blockchain Consortium
2015-11-19T18:09:33.000+02:00
Five more banks have joined a consortium led by R3 CEV that is looking to collaboratively build a distributed financial ledger.
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BitFury Opening Office in Level39, Partners with Innovate Finance
2015-11-19T12:00:40.000+02:00
Bitcoin mining giant BitFury is opening an office in Level39 to develop blockchain technology for financial institutions.
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Blockchain Payments Startup Align Commerce Raises $12.5 Million
2015-11-17T20:32:43.000+02:00
Align Commerce, a startup looking to leverage Bitcoin's blockchain for cross-border payments, has raised $12.5 million in Series A funding.
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LSE, CME and Major Banks Reportedly Form 'Blockchain Settlement Group'
2015-11-17T19:31:43.000+02:00
Big names are joining forces to form a 'Blockchain Settlement Group' that would explore how blockchain can streamline post-trade processes.
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Quadriga Bitcoin Exchange Says to Launch Blockchain R&D Lab
2015-11-16T15:55:52.000+02:00
QuadrigaCX, Canada's largest bitcoin exchange based on 30-day volume, says it is launching a Blockchain R&D lab.
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