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R3 Files Patents for ‘Dynamic’ DLT Recordkeeping
Consortium startup R3 has filed two patent applications detailing its work on applying distributed ledger tech to "dynamic" agreements between financial institutions.
The two applications – submitted last year and...
Abu Dhabi Admits 4 Blockchain Startups to Fintech Sandbox
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) – the city's international financial free zone within the UAE – has admitted a second batch of fintech...
Macroeconomics, Gambling and Crypto: A Perfect Storm?
The gambling world is no stranger to disruption. Just as online platforms are pushing aside evocative, casino-based settings, they themselves are starting to face...
Bitcoin Bigger Idea Than Apple, Amazon Says Ark Investments CEO
Bitcoin has officially entered the mainstream. The most recent edition of Charlie Rose, the PBS interview show that has endured since 1993, features Cathie Wood,...
When Governments Get Intrusive, Bitcoin Provides Way Out
Governments across the world are using technology and banks to keep an eye on their citizens. Decentralized currencies like Bitcoin may be the only...
Kazakhstan Following Russia’s Lead with Own Cryptocurrency
Kazakhstan has become the latest country to show an intention of creating its own fiat-based digital asset, following in the footsteps of its former Soviet...