With the opening of its new cryptocurrency research lab, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) released the official address and other details about the effort
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Swift Completes Blockchain Smart Contracts Trial
Interbank messaging platform Swift has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept in partnership with startup SmartContract. The proof-of-concept, revealed today, is the first project to use SmartContract’s
Read moreIllinois Lawmakers Pass Bill Forming Blockchain Task Force
Lawmakers in the US state of Illinois have passed a bill creating an inter-governmental task force that will study public sector applications of blockchain. The measure
Read moreBitcoin Exchanges Launch Insurance Products in Japan
Two bitcoin exchanges in Japan are launching insurance products aimed at preventing losses tied to failed transactions. According to a report from Nikkei, bitFlyer is working
Read moreGerman Politicians Join Advisory Panel for Blockchain Advocacy Group
A new organization focused on public advocacy for blockchain has been launched in Germany. Dubbed the Blockchain Bundesverband, the startups involved include Jolocom, Slock.it, IOTA and
Read moreSEC Files Fraud Suit Against Bitcoin Startup Owner
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against a UK citizen accused of bilking the investors of a bitcoin startup. According to
Read moreUS Government Organizes 'Federal Blockchain Forum' for July
The US government is set to host an inter-agency blockchain event next month. Set for July 18th, the US Federal Blockchain Forum is being organized
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