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Governments Sending Mixed Signals On Blockchain

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Bitcoin doesn’t necessarily have the blessing of government agencies, but what about blockchain? It seems governments are a bit more open to distributed ledger technology (DLT), though that doesn’t mean blockchain companies get a free pass with regulators. government isn’t the only jurisdiction going hot and cold on blockchain.

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Signature Bank Launches Blockchain Real-Time Payments For Corporates

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New York-based Signature Bank is rolling out a digital payments platform powered by blockchain that enables real-time payments for corporate customers. The financial institution announced on Tuesday (Dec. The platform was developed in partnership with blockchain company trueDigital Holdings, Signature noted, and will go live on Jan.

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Singapore’s Big Week In Blockchain Progress

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The Asia-Pacific region is a rising star in FinTech innovation, but this week, the blockchain spotlight landed on Singapore as more distributed ledger initiatives from the private and public sectors took major steps forward. Nearly two-thirds of that funding will go toward blockchain startups, reports added. Visa Tests B2B Connect.

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Brazil’s Big Blockchain Bounce (And Other Digital Payments Advances)

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The digital payments news out of Brazil has been fast and furious over the last few weeks – particularly when it comes to blockchain. The big story, however, has been blockchain, as entities public and private are hoping it might just be the digital magic bullet the entire ecosystem needs. The Blockchain Bonanza.

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Blockchain Tracker: Governments Trust In Blockchain

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In a recent study of 200 government leaders from 16 countries, IBM’s Institute for Business Value (IBV) looked specifically at blockchain technology as a possible solution for securely sharing sensitive data. On blockchains, data can be shared widely, seamlessly and, when needed, anonymously.

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Cryptos, Blockchain Listed Among SEC Priorities In 2020

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Among them: cryptocurrencies and the financial (alternative) data that is used in the investment realm. The digital assets market has grown rapidly and presents various risks, including for retail investors who may not adequately understand the differences between these assets and more traditional products,” according to the office.

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Ripple’s Latest FI Blockchain Pilot

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Blockchain technology firm Ripple, along with payment platform Expertus, want to make it easier for the world’s financial institutions to test out the blockchain. To do so, the companies announced Monday (June 6) a joint venture that lets banks and other FIs experiment with the technology to complete payments.