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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
Chinese Tech Firms, Universities to Launch Blockchain Consortium in Chengdu
A new blockchain consortium is taking shape in China.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 16, 2017 at 3:16 p.m. UTC
Jun 16, 2017
ChinaConsortiumDistributed Ledger TechnologyChengduBusiness News
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Markets
Sweden
Exchange-Traded Bitcoin Vehicle Announces Cold Storage Deal
XBT Provider, a Swedish bitcoin investment company, has announced a new partnership with cryptocurrency storage startup Xapo.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 16, 2017 at 11:01 a.m. UTC
Jun 16, 2017
SwedenXapoXBTNewsBusiness News
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Markets
People's bank of china
Former People's Bank of China Official to Give Cryptocurrency Lecture
A former official of China's central bank is set to give a lecture on cryptocurrencies later this month.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 15, 2017 at 9:55 p.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2017
People's Bank of ChinaRegulationNewsCentral Banking
diamonds
Markets
Identity
Singapore Exchange to Trial Blockchain Verification for Diamond Trading
A diamond exchange service based in Singapore is partnering with two blockchain startups.
diamonds
By Chuan Tian
Jun 15, 2017 at 3:40 p.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2017
IdentityExchangesSingaporeNewsDistributed Ledger TechnologydiamondUse Cases & VerticalsBusiness News
orange, florida
Markets
Florida
Florida Firm Triggers SEC Suspension with Cryptocurrency Claims
A publicly traded Florida firm has attracted scrutiny from the SEC over its cryptocurrency launch claims.
orange, florida
By Chuan Tian
Jun 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2017
FloridaSECRegulationNewsLegalDibcoinBusiness NewsUS & Canada
australia, police
Markets
Australia
Australian Politician Calls for Bitcoin Scrutiny in Fight Against Terrorism
A major Australian politician has called for increased scrutiny on bitcoin transactions as a means of combatting terrorism.
australia, police
By Chuan Tian
Jun 14, 2017 at 6:15 p.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2017
AustraliaRegulationNewsLegalBusiness News
CN
Markets
China
Finance Firms Back New Blockchain Research Lab in Beijing
A Beijing-based equity exchange is partnering with a group of crowdfunding and VC firms on a new blockchain research lab.
CN
By Chuan Tian
Jun 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2017
ChinaResearchBeijingNewsCapital MarketsBusiness News
sails, wind
Markets
Litecoin
Litecoin Foundation Reports 'No Issues' Since SegWit Activation
The litecoin cryptocurrency adopted an upgrade called Segregated Witness just over a month ago and, so far, things seem to be going smoothly.
sails, wind
By Chuan Tian
Jun 14, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2017
LitecoinNewsSegWitOther Public ProtocolsTechnology News
taj mahal, india
Markets
Asia
Indian Banks Select Microsoft As Exclusive Cloud Blockchain Provider
A group of India-based banks have struck a new strategic partnership with US tech giant Microsoft.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 12, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. UTC
Jun 12, 2017
AsiaIndiaMicrosoftNewsMicrosoft AzureConsortiaUse Cases & VerticalsBusiness News
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Markets
News
US State Department Forms New Blockchain Working Group
The US State Department is looking to boost its research resources in support of a new working group focused on blockchain.
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By Chuan Tian
Jun 9, 2017 at 3:34 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2017
NewsPublic SectorState DepartmentUS & Canada