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Chuan Tian

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A member of Coindesk’s editorial team since June 2017, Tian is passionate about blockchain technology and cyber-security. Tian studies journalism and computer science at Columbia University in New York. He does not currently hold value in any digital currencies or projects (See: Editorial Policy). Follow Tian here: @Tian_Coindesk. Email tian@coindesk.com.

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China's Central Bank Vows to Push for Blockchain in Five-Year Plan
The People's Bank of China has indicated it intends to support the continued development of blockchain tech as part of a new strategic plan.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 27, 2017 at 2:45 p.m. UTC
Jun 27, 2017
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China
Blockchain Research Lab to Combat Financial Fraud in Shenzhen
A group of universities in China are teaming up to research blockchain technology and its potential impact on financial fraud.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 26, 2017 at 8:25 p.m. UTC
Jun 26, 2017
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China
Bank of China, Tencent to Trial Blockchain in New Research Effort
The Bank of China is partnering with Tencent, one of the country's biggest internet companies, to trial blockchain tech in financial applications.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 26, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Jun 26, 2017
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Ukraine
Ukrainian Government to Start Blockchain Land Registry Trial in October
The Ukraine government has revealed plans to trial a land registry system underpinned by blockchain technology.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2017
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Startups
Porsche Names Winner of Blockchain Startup Contest
German automaker Porsche has revealed the winner of a blockchain startup competition first announced in April.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 21, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Jun 21, 2017
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Hackathon
Illinois Government Sponsors Month-Long Blockchain Hackathon
The state of Illinois is continuing to engage with blockchain innovators, this time by throwing a month-long hackathon.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 20, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2017
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Insurance
Bitfury Inks Deal With DC Firm in Blockchain Insurance Push
Bitfury has formed a new partnership focused on the insurance intermediation market with a Washington, DC-based insurance advisory firm.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 20, 2017 at 3:25 p.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2017
InsuranceBitFury GroupBusiness News
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Remittances
IMF Explores ICOs and Central Bank Coins in New Blockchain Note
A new research note from the IMF digs deep into blockchain, touching on topics in the technology's development both new and old.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2017
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China
Warning: Cryptocurrency Scams Are Posing as China's Central Bank
The central bank of China has issued a new warning over fraudulent activities in the cryptocurrency sector.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 19, 2017 at 9:40 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
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Europe
Financial Firms Offer Diverse Blockchain Views in European Commission Response
With a public comment period over, financial firms are beginning to publish remarks submitted to the European Commission on DLT.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 19, 2017 at 3:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
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