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February 14th, 2017 "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." – Ralph Waldo Emerson Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE More details have emerged on Enterprise Ethereum, a group initiative that will focus on private adaptations of the ethereum blockchain. As CoinDesk reported last month, the goal of the group is to establish the foundation for technical development of enterprise applications, as well as to set out a roadmap and governance. The founding membership is said to be made up of large corporations such as JP Morgan, Banco Santander, Microsoft, CME Group, BNY Mellon, Red Hat, Cisco, Wipro and British Petroleum, among others. Startups such as BlockApps, Brainbot Technologies, ConsenSys, Nuco, and Tendermint will also be involved, as will the Ethereum Foundation. Several have confirmed to CoinDesk that announcements will be forthcoming. The attention attracted so far indicates the scale of interest in enterprise blockchains, as well as in the potential linking of private with public networks. While it is still early days (the group has not yet officially launched), this initiative could kickstart a new direction for enterprise development, one based on compatibility and community. Looking further ahead, it could also end up redefining the relationship between private and public ecosystems.   Read the whole story Tweet Share OUR SPONSOR The World Blockchain Forum, one of the most important events for blockchain in the Middle East and Asia, returns to Dubai at the prestigious Burj Al Arab in 2017. Join us and position yourself to capitalize on this massive investment in the region. The opportunities are enormous for those that understand the potential. Readers save 20% with VIP code WBFCD20. Wait, there's more: Hardware or Hard Fork? Blockchain Solutions That Follow the Money Given the increasing emphasis on private enterprise blockchains, some service providers are focusing on solutions to enhance security. CoinDesk takes a closer look at the growing sector of blockchain security hardware, speaking to the blockchain leads at Accenture and Thales. Read more. Banking Giant Mizuho Invests in Japan's Biggest Bitcoin Exchange Tokyo-based Bitflyer has raised approximately ¥200m ($1.76m) from a group of financial firms, including Sumitomo Mitsui, Mizuho Financial Group and Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company. Read more.   Canadian Think Tank Proposes 3 Priorities for Blockchain Policy CD Howe has published a report that positions blockchain technology as a modernising tool rather than as a replacement for entire industries, and offers a potential roadmap for regulators. Read more.   Hedge Funds Are Reportedly Racing to Buy Mt Gox Creditor Claims A new twist in a years-long drama, as many as four hedge funds are now interested in betting on creditors of the collapsed bitcoin exchange being reimbursed. Read more.   Needham: Outlook For Bitcoin ETF Approval Remains Unchanged Analyst Needham & Co has released a report that takes a deeper look at the factors that could influence the SEC's upcoming decision on the Winklevoss bitcoin ETC. It continues to assign a lower than 25% probability to approval, but reiterates the positive impact on the bitcoin market should it be granted. Read more. Blockchain Venture Test Will Have to Wait With Mainstreet Launch Delay The upcoming ICO of Mainstreet Investment PLC, a blockchain-based investment fund set up by Charlie Shrem and Jason Granger, has been postponed due to market conditions. Assuming it eventually goes ahead, this high-profile example could, whether things go well or not, set the tone for future ICO offerings and investment management innovations. Read more. Arizona's Proposed Blockchain Gun Tracking Ban Pushes Ahead The bill – which aims to ban the tracking of firearms using distributed ledger technology – has passed the state's House of Representatives and is now being presented to the state's Senate. As well as an example of increasing regulatory interest in blockchain capabilities, the bill is an interesting case of preemptive legislation. Read more. Jury Selection Delayed in Bitcoin Exchange Trial The trial of Yuri Lebedev and Trevon Gross, tied to the now-defunct Florida bitcoin exchange Coin.mx, has been delayed due to the (denied) attempt to introduce a new witness. 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