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Bech32-based address format on the horizon for BCC
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20 October, 2017

Bech32-based address format on the horizon for BCC

Change is coming for Bitcoin (BCC), the real Bitcoin as envisioned in the original Satoshi wallpaper. The BCC community has

Swift still undecided on blockchain use for nostro accounts
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20 October, 2017

Swift still undecided on blockchain use for nostro accounts

Considering the fact that the costs involved will be substantial, Swift’s trial is not enough to make banks want to

MIT issues recipient-owned, blockchain-based diplomas to graduates
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20 October, 2017

MIT issues recipient-owned, blockchain-based diplomas to graduates

The Blockcerts Wallet app enables graduates to curate, access, and share their credentials. This year marks the first time MIT

Bank of America to file blockchain patent for file processing system
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19 October, 2017

Bank of America to file blockchain patent for file processing system

Bank of America has become the latest corporate giant to mobilise behind blockchain technology for use in their core business.

Australia officially ends double taxation on cryptocurrencies
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19 October, 2017

Australia officially ends double taxation on cryptocurrencies

They will now be treated as if they are legal tender—like foreign currencies. In 2014, Australia passed a law declaring

Japanese Ripple exchange boss busted on fraud charges
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19 October, 2017

Japanese Ripple exchange boss busted on fraud charges

Authorities in Japan have arrested the head of an exchange handling virtual currency Ripple on suspicion of fraud, local media

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