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A new organization has formed in the United Arab Emirates focused on blockchain technology applications.

In a new report, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said it is investigating blockchain use within its securities and payments settlement systems.

Mizuho Financial has announced it is seeking to develop a blockchain application for internal recordkeeping.

The head of the People’s Bank of China opened up about its proposed digital currency initiative in a new interview.

South Korea's KB Kookmin Bank is developing a blockchain remittance solution with the aim of ushering in "safer and faster" foreign exchange services.

Stock market giant Nasdaq has announced it is developing a shareholder voting system based on blockchain tech.

The Australian Securities Exchange has revealed its spending as it prepares to build blockchain solutions to improve the Australian equities market.

The deputy chair of Russia’s central bank has reportedly told banking representatives that they should prepare for the spread of blockchain tech.

IBM blockchain director John Wolpert appeared at a conference in San Francisco today where he gave a keynote speech.

Online retailer Overstock.com has announced that it spent $8m last year on its blockchain-backed securities trading initiative.

The first release for the alternative bitcoin implementation of Bitcoin Classic has been published.

The Financial Stability Board, a group of central bank governors and financial regulators, has begun working on blockchain technology issues.