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State Bank of India to Beta Test Blockchain Smart Contracts Next Month
The State Bank of India is planning to beta launch smart contracts and blockchain-based know-your-customer processes.
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Balls
Japan's GMO Internet Unveils New Blockchain KYC Project
Japanese digital services firm GMO Internet has debuted its latest blockchain project: a "know your customer" app aimed at the banking industry.
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Blockchain KYC Startup Raises $1.6 Million in Seed Funding
A blockchain startup headquartered in Sweden has raised $1.6 million in new funding.
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US Congressman: Cryptocurrencies Need Tighter Rules
During a speech Friday, a member of US Congress called for tighter anti-money laundering controls for cryptocurrencies.
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R3 Banks Trial Blockchain Identity Registry
Ten global banks have tested a distributed ledger-based know-your-customer registry through the R3 blockchain consortium.
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London Workshop Explores Blockchain Identity in Finance
The Identity & KYC conference in London hosted a workshop on using blockchain technology to improve know-your-customer processes earlier this week.
Anonymous crowd

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Robocoin Now Requires All ATM Operators to Collect Customer Information
Robocoin has issued a mandate to its bitcoin ATM owners, insisting they follow KYC standards or sell their machines.
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Bitcoin's AML/CTF Regulatory Creep Means Time for Specific Industry Regulation
Digital currencies are innovations that deserve better than regulation under existing financial rules, writes regulation consultant Peter Oakes.
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Vogogo Raises $8.5 Million to Boost Bitcoin Exchange Security
Risk management specialist Vogogo has raised $8.5m to expand its bitcoin industry offering to new global markets.
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