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    CFTC Rules May Be More Blockchain-Friendly Under Trump

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    By Kevin Helms, The current chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Timothy Massad, will likely step down early next year. While he recognizes the potential benefits of blockchain technology, his replacement may be even more pro-blockchains....

    Bitcoin Wallet Cards Are Here

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    By Jamie Redman, The Bitcoin-based hardware and software manufacturer General Bytes has developed an NFC bitcoin wallet that hopes to replace the 22-year old QR code. The card allows users to transact with compatible point of sale (POS) terminals, allowing anyone to...

    Smart Contracts Set Off ‘Alarm Bells’, Says a US Regulator

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    By Michael del Castillo, Two members of prominent US regulatory bodies took to the stage earlier this week to talk about the difficulties of overseeing the exploding industry of smart contracts. The representatives of the federally controlled Commodity Futures Trading...

    ‘Sovereign’ Blockchains Will Change Monetary Policy

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      By Stan Higgins, A new research paper published by South Africa’s FirstRand Bank explores the world of central banks and blockchains, suggesting that the technology could usher in a “new epoch” of monetary oversight. Titled “The Advent of Crypto...
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