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Wolfie Zhao

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A member of the CoinDesk editorial team since June 2017, Wolfie now focuses on writing business stories related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Twitter: @wolfiezhao. Email: wolfie@coindesk.com. Telegram: wolfiezhao

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Illinois Eases Burden for Cryptocurrency Startups with New Guidance
A major financial regulator in the state of Illinois has issued new guidance for startups working in the nascent blockchain sector.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 14, 2017 at 5:18 p.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2017
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Goldman Sachs Strikes Bearish Note Amid Bitcoin's Price Highs
Wall Street banking giant Goldman Sachs warned its clients that the bitcoin market may be headed for bearish territory.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 13, 2017
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Bitcoin Developers Publish BIP For 'Dandelion' Privacy Project
Researchers looking to beef up bitcoin’s privacy features have released a new proposal on GitHub.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 13, 2017 at 5:35 p.m. UTC
Jun 13, 2017
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Europe's Executive Arm Launches New Blockchain Study Group
The European Commission is launching a new blockchain research project focused on non-financial applications of the tech.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 13, 2017 at 11:31 a.m. UTC
Jun 13, 2017
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Hyperledger Releases Beta Version of Fabric Blockchain
One of the main blockchain initiatives within the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger project has passed a key development milestone.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 12, 2017 at 1:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 12, 2017
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R3's DLT Software Corda Enters Public Beta
Consortium startup R3 is moving ahead with development of its distributed ledger software Corda, which has now entered beta.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 12, 2017
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Russia Likely to Mandate Identity Checks for Bitcoin Purchases
Russia’s deputy finance minister said this week that cryptocurrency purchasers will be required to prove their identity under forthcoming regulations.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 9, 2017 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2017
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Dubai Plans Digital Passports Using Blockchain Tech
The Dubai government has partnered with UK startup ObjectTech to bring blockchain-based security to the emirate's airport.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 9, 2017 at 2:05 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2017
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US Army Guardsmen Convicted for Bitcoin Credit Card Fraud
Two members of the US Army National Guard have been convicted of running a credit card fraud scheme involving bitcoin.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 9, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2017
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China's Banking Regulators Push for Blockchain Securities Rules
The Chinese securities market needs new rules focused on blockchain in order to ward off potential risks, according to a new paper.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jun 8, 2017 at 5:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2017
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