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Macroeconomics, Gambling and Crypto: A Perfect Storm?
Two small islands are showing us how blockchain-friendly legislation can help encourage development that could affect the whole industry.
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Rumor or Not: Goldman Trading Would Change Bitcoin
If Goldman Sachs does launch a bitcoin trading desk, as rumors hint it might, the impact will be felt further afield than the bottom line.
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When Not If? Banks Strike Optimistic Tone on Blockchain Impact
A conference in Dublin yesterday united representatives of major financial firms and regulators in discussions over blockchain's way forward.
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Case-By-Case or Cease-and-Desist? In Search Of a New Approach to ICOs
Regulators are taking positions on token sales, but CoinDesk’s Noelle Acheson argues they may be approaching the industry from the wrong direction.
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Payment or Asset? Bitcoin's Limbo Is Leaving Merchants in the Middle
Is bitcoin more of a payment mechanism or an investment asset? A recent trial by a supermarket chain could shed light on the debate.
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Now Boarding: Is AXA's Ethereum Test Blockchain's Ticket Mainstream?
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson explains how AXA’s blockchain flight delay insurance test could point to the evolution of the insurance sector as a whole.
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China's ICO Ban: Understandable, Reasonable and (Probably) Temporary
China's ICO ban might not be what it seems, according to CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson. In an OpEd, she argues it's not only reasonable – but temporary.
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Hints and Rumors? How Ripple Might Really Enter China's Market
While Ripple has denied any short-term partnerships with Alibaba – a deal between the two firms could be in both companies' best interests.
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Blockchain and Education: A Big Idea in Need of Bigger Thinking
Can blockchain technology have a real impact on education certification? CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues that it can, if the scope is wide enough.
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PSD2 and Blockchain: Mutual Support
New rules in Europe aim to change the payments landscape – in the process, they could also boost blockchain development.
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