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Blockchain startup R3CEV has added Hong Kong-based life insurance group AIA to the ranks of its more than 40-member global banking consortium. The announcement comes at a time when R3 is increasing its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and diversifying its stakeholders away from banking providers.
Richard Branson’s private island in the Caribbean is set to host yet another blockchain-focused gathering, drawing a range of guests from around the world including the former prime minister of Haiti and a member of the European Union Parliament.
Thanks to a new prenuptial agreement uploaded to the Ethereum blockchain, your insistence on watching The Walking Dead could be a violable offense. Designed by soon-to-be newlyweds Gaurang Torvekar and Sayalee Kaluskar, the open-source PrenupWithLove smart contract has been stored on the Ethereum network.
The independent regulatory authority of Abu Dhabi's newest financial free zone is seeking to promote blockchain startups as part of a drive to create new efficiencies in the financial sector. The move comes amid increased interest in blockchain in the UAE following announcements by the Dubai government.
In the aftermath of Coinbase embracing Ethereum, industry observers weigh in on what it means for bitcoin and the digital currency's first-mover advantage. For some, the embrace of Ethereum by exchange and wallet startup Coinbase was a long time coming.
R3 has released a report evaluating how Ethereum could be used by banks engaged in consortium and private blockchain initiatives. Penned by Ethereum inventor Vitalik Buterin, the 40-page report provides a highly technical overview of how Ethereum’s architecture and planned improvements can be leveraged by banks.
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