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Cryptocurrency bubble? 'To an extent'
Combined market capitalisation of all public cryptocurrencies has surged nearly 80% over the last month.
Blockchain can help combat fraud and corruption in the oil and gas business
Baker & McKenzie expert says industry's adoption of Blockchain adds value into supply chain.
Stellar's Jed McCaleb launches Lightyear.io for cross-border payments
Lightyear.io is co-founded by McCaleb and ex-Palantir executive Brit Yonge.
IBM, R3 and Axoni discuss DTCC blockchain project
Blockchain-based Trade Information Warehouse platform will run in parallel to the existing solution starting early 2018.
Ethereum is helping London's homeless with St Mungo's and smart contracts
First pilot by social tech platform Alice helps 15 people sleeping rough in London.
Blockchain-based art market will allow investors to trade shares in masterpieces
Maecenas is using blockchain technology to create a secondary market in fine art for owners and investors.
Share&Charge: Blockchain-based Airbnb for electric car charging points
Essen-based start-up presents its first open E-mobility platform with blockchain technology.
How IBM Watson is applying its intellect to financial regulation
IBM Watson Financial Services is using Promontory Financial Group to teach the AI about regulations.
Ethereum hits $100 as political uncertainty drives cryptocurrency bull run
Le Pen, Brexit and Trump are driving a spectacular hike in cryptocurrency prices.
UK fintech investment in rude health despite Brexit
Silicon Valley Bank and corporate finance advisers Hampleton Partners bullish about UK and technology.
Hyperledger Project announces business blockchain Composer
Hyperledger Composer has been accepted into incubation by the group's technical steering committee.
Norton Rose Fulbright looks at the future of blockchain-automated insurance
The global law firm has released its second chapter on DLT technology, focused on the insurance industry.
Meet Santiment - the blockchain network that pays traders for financial data
The company has unveiled its first 'crypto-financial game' aimed at cryptocurrency traders and investors.
Regtech: University College London is automating regulation using blockchain smart contracts
UCL's Professor Philip Treleaven wants to break new ground in UK 'regtech'.
Blockchain payments firm Ripple signs up 10 more banks and PSPs
New joiners include: BBVA, SEB, YES BANK and Star One Credit Union.
Token Summit in New York explores brave new world of blockchain ICOs
Token Summit on May 25 is organised by renowned blockchain author, investor, and entrepreneur William Mougayar,
Tokio Marine and NTT DATA complete blockchain-based cargo insurance certificates
NTT DATA Corp involved in forming international consortium with shipping companies, freight forwarders, banks and insurers.
ConsenSys hires BHP Billiton blockchain and energy expert Dr Tyler Smith
Smith is also founder of Free My Vunk movement and organiser of Houston Ethereum Meetup in 2014.
Blockchain Capital concludes $10m ICO and invests in Parity Technologies
The fund raised $10m worth of BCAP Tokens within six hours in an oversubscribed offering.
BNP Paribas Fund Link built with blockchain and smart contract technology
BNP Paribas Securities Services is building the next-generation fund distribution platform with AXA IM.
Newsweek to host Regtech and Identity event at the Royal Institution in London
Event will explore work at UCL that seeks to put an intelligent front-end on the FCA Handbook.
Zcash comes to App Store and you can pay your taxes with it in Brazil
Apple's App Store has accepted an update of the iconic Jaxx crypto wallet which includes Zcash.
John McAfee: 'I designed the best product in the world but hackers beat me'
In a letter to shareholders, McAfee addresses concerns, bitcoin and cybersecurity.
Broadridge, JP Morgan, Northern Trust and Banco Santander pilot blockchain-based proxy voting
Pilot run in support of a corporate issuer's AGM with the blockchain as a "shadow" digital register of proxy voting.
Swift to launch new tool to detect fraudulent messages being sent between banks
The new tool would 'red flag' suspicious messages and alert banks of a any dubious activities.
R3 and ACORD launch insurance industry Centre of Excellence for distributed ledger technology
R3 counts number of insurance companies amongst its member base, including MetLife, AIA and Suncorp Group.
Regtech and open banking explored at Innovate Finance Global Summit 2017
FCA's Chris Woolard and UCL's Professor Philip Treleaven discuss regtech at Innovate Finance event.
IBM and Sichuan Hejia building large-scale Chinese pharmaceuticals blockchain
Yijian Blockchain Technology Application System is a permissioned blockchain platform using Hyperledger Fabric.
What is Bitcoin and should I invest? Everything you need to know but were too scared to ask
Digital currency is unpredictable but remains an ''enticing investment'' for some.
Major music rights societies join up for blockchain copyright using IBM and Hyperledger
Involved are: the American Society for Composers, Authors and Publishers; the Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music and PRS for Music.

