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Bitcoin Daily: Canada Eases Crypto Rules; Bitcoin ATMs Elude AML Efforts
July 12, 2019

Cryptocurrency exchanges in Canada will now only have to report transfers of more than CA$10,000 ($7,663). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Bitcoin Daily: Turkey Includes Crypto Development In New Economic Plan
July 11, 2019

Turkey has unveiled a new economic plan that includes the use of blockchain technology, as well as the creation of a central bank digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Bitcoin Daily: North Carolina Looks To Blockchain For Economic Boost; S. Korea’s LG To Use...
July 10, 2019

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest announced the launch of the North Carolina Blockchain Initiative to study the technology, virtual assets, smart contracts and digital tokens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Bitcoin Daily: Hyundai-Backed Co. Teams With CasperLabs For Blockchain Project; Blockchain Marketplace Launches For DTC...
July 09, 2019

Blockchain company Hdac Technology, which is backed by Hyundai, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with startup CasperLabs to work together on research, as well as consensus mechanisms and seamless integration, between their respective blockchains. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bank Of Japan Pushes Back On Cryptocurrencies; Venezuela President Demands Consumer Access To...
July 08, 2019

European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board Member Benoit Coeure has asked financial regulators to create a framework for crypto projects ahead of Facebook’s launch of its own digital currency, Libra. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Fujitsu Launches Digital Identity Solution
July 05, 2019

To make online transactions more secure, Fujitsu Laboratories has created “digital identity exchange technology.” The blockchain-based technology allows businesses and individuals conducting transactions online to confirm the identities of other parties, while also gauging the “trustworthiness” of credentials, Coindesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Bitcoin Daily: Cuba Considers Using Crypto To Boost Economy; France Sees Spike In Complaints From...
July 05, 2019

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has announced a plan to use cryptocurrencies to boost his country’s ailing economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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IBM Testing Lygon Blockchain Platform To Streamline Property Leasing
July 04, 2019

ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, IBM, Scentre Group and Westpac have announced they are partnering to launch a live pilot for Lygon, a new digital platform using blockchain technology to digitize the bank guarantee process needed for retail property leases. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Daily: Britain Wants Ban On Retail Crypto Sales; Blockchain Firm Uses Bot To Prevent...
July 03, 2019

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a ban on retail cryptocurrency sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...