Nokia Sensing as a Service, with blockchain-based payment
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Swiss regulator FINMA publishes ICO guidelines
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Computershare, Citi and Credit Agricole invest in SETL blockchain
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Citi and Credit Agricole, join Computershare,...
British Blockchain Association launches new journal – the JBBA
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SARB assesses cryptocurrencies and blockchain
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Linux Foundation launches OFTF event to include blockchain
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