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IBM Blockchain World Wire: IBM quietly introduces Stellar-powered cross-border payments solution

IBM has quietly introduced a new blockchain solution that can simultaneously clear and settle cross-border payments in near real-time. Called IBM Blockchain World Wire, the solution uses Stellar protocol and can...

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China’s largest bank ICBC explores blockchain, AI and big data to maintain competitive edge

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is increasingly focusing on blockchain technology and its applications, Chairman Yi Huiman was recently quoted saying. ICBC is the largest bank in China one of the Big...

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Deutsche Börse Group establishes new blockchain and crypto-assets unit

Stock market operator Deutsche Brse Group has set up a new unit to advance its efforts in the area of blockchain development and implementation. The new unit, DLT, Crypto Assets and New Market Structures, is aimed at...

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People's Insurance Company of China seeks to tap blockchain via DNV GL and VeChain partnership

Peoples Insurance Company of China (PICC) has partnered with DNV GL, a global quality assurance and risk management company, and leading public blockchain service provider VeChain as it seeks to tap into the potential of...

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Web browser Firefox to block crypto mining malware

The Mozilla Foundation, the not-for-profit organization behind Firefox, has announced its plans to start automatically blocking cryptomining scripts in the future versions of its web browser in a bid to protect users and...

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Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – August 31st, 2018

California legislature passes bill to set up blockchain working group California state legislature has passed a bill that calls for the establishment of a working group focused on blockchain technology. The bill, AB...

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Indian IT giant Wipro joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance

Indian information technology services giant Wipro has joined the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) in order to drive blockchain adoption in the transportation industry. Founded in August of 2017, BiTA aims to...

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PwC seeks to boost employees’ digital skills, launches training program on blockchain, AI and drones

PwC is rolling out a two-year training program to enhance the digital skills of its employees, according to a report from DigiDay dated August 30. The program, Digital Accelerators, will begin in January with 1,000...

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Singapore and Dubai strengthen fintech ties, to collaborate on blockchain and big data

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has signed a FinTech Agreement with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The MAS has been strengthening its fintech ties with regulatory authorities in other countries...

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OECD to host international blockchain conference in September

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is going to host an international conference focused on blockchain technology in September. The OECD Blockchain Policy Forum will be held at the OECD...

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