Chile's Largest Stock Exchange Plans to Implement IBM Blockchain Tech
Chile's Santiago Stock Exchange is going live with a new blockchain project it aims to grow into a powerful cost-cutting tool.
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May 17, 2017 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
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South Korean Conglomerate Launches Blockchain Logistics Service
A subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate SK Group has launched a new blockchain service focused on trade logistics.
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May 16, 2017 at 4:42 p.m. UTC
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Ripple Pledges to Lock Up $14 Billion in XRP Cryptocurrency
Reacting to concerns that Ripple might flood the market with billions in XRP, the company will voluntarily put the funds behind clock and key.
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May 16, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
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5 Ways Theme Parks Could Embrace Blockchain (And Why They Should)
Blogger Jegar Pitchforth envisions how one summer entertainment staple – the theme park – could adapt to the advent of blockchain tech.
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May 16, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
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Blockchain vs Fake News? Startup Userfeeds Takes Up Fight
A new startup is seeking to fight the phenomenon of fake news using an ethereum-based blockchain platform.
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May 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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Russian Payments Giant Qiwi Acquires Blockchain Startup
Russian payments firm Qiwi has reportedly acquired a blockchain startup as part of its plan to offer services integrating the technology.
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May 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
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Boost VC Will Now Invest Directly in Crypto ICOs
Institutional investor Boost VC is formally opening its doors to so-called ICOs, becoming the latest big venture firm to back the concept.
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May 16, 2017 at 12:40 a.m. UTC
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Norway's Internet-Only Skandiabanken Launches Coinbase Integration
An internet-only bank based in Norway has integrated with digital currency exchange startup Coinbase.
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May 15, 2017 at 7:10 p.m. UTC
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Buy a Green Card With Bitcoin? US Officials Weigh Impact on EB-5
US immigration services are actively weighing the question of whether bitcoin can be used to pay for obligations tied to a controversial visa program.
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May 15, 2017 at 5:20 p.m. UTC
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'Big Four' Irish Banks Join Blockchain Payments Pilot
Two of Ireland’s ‘Big Four’ banks are taking part in a blockchain payments trial organized by professional services firm Deloitte.
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May 15, 2017 at 1:41 p.m. UTC
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