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CoinDesk Daily is sponsored by  🍂 🍂 November 22, 2017 🍂 🍂 "The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all." – Jawaharlal Nehru Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE THE FEATURE Italian Bank Intesa Sanpaolo Explores Ethereum Derivatives Banks, it seems, are strangers in public blockchain no more. Once confined to private networks, tests and trials are now being conducted with an increasing complexity using cryptocurrencies. As profiled by CoinDesk, two explorations of such applications in the securities market moved ahead today. In one, a bond, denominated in cryptocurrency, was used to secure short-term capital. In the second, a wider exploration was taken of how derivatives could change incumbent business models should they succeed in migrating to a blockchain. A notable selection of players, from incumbents Intesa Sanpaolo and JP Morgan, to startups Nivaura and Oraclize, were involved. Sure, maybe it's not a $10,000 bitcoin price prediction, but together, the announcements mark a notable maturation and highlight the increasing melding of blockchain sectors. Are we yet in Oz? Maybe not. But with increasing consideration and design sophistication, blockchain trials aren't in Kansas anymore. Read the whole story Tweet Share ⭐ COINDESK SPONSOR ⭐ Custody for your Crypto Assets Protect and secure your assets with itBit, a regulated Trust Company, and Custodian. With itBit, all assets are backed by regulatory capital reserves, and you can verify custody account balance and holdings 24/7 with personalized access and customer support. Learn More Wait, there's more: Central Bank of Malaysia Plans Cryptocurrency Reporting Rules The governor of Malaysia's central bank has provided more detail on upcoming regulations aimed to counter the illicit uses of cryptocurrencies. What's Next for Bitcoin Cash? Stopping Users From Losing Funds Bitcoin cash may be vying for the top spot in bitcoin software, but it's still working to correct fundamental usability problems. Mike Novogratz Doubles Down on $10,000 Bitcoin Billionaire Mike Novogratz has restated his belief that bitcoin will end the year at $10,000, while ethereum could hit $500. Two-Week Rally Pushes Monero to New Record High Following a two-month period in the doldrums, the price of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency monero has climbed to a new all-time high of over $155. Philippine Regulators Eye New Rules for Bitcoin Exchanges and ICOs Philippine regulators are eyeing new rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offerings (ICOs), according to officials. Who Needs a CSD? Nivaura to Issue First Regulated Ether Bond Blockchain startup Nivaura will today initiate its first bond denominated in ether. And, notably, the issuance will be conducted on a blockchain. Italian Bank Intesa Sanpaolo Explores Ethereum Derivatives One of Italy's largest banks is re-imagining what the $1.2 quadrillion derivatives market would look like on a public blockchain. Survey: CFOs Think Bitcoin Is 'Real' But Are Divided on Price A group of CFOs polled by CNBC are split on whether bitcoin is a bubble, according to newly published results. Enabling or Crippling? The Risks of State-by-State Blockchain Laws A hodgepodge of state laws intended to sanction blockchain technology could end up making nationwide solutions commercially impracticable. BitLicense Architect Ben Lawsky Joins Ripple Board Ben Lawsky, the former New York Superintendent of Financial Services who spearheaded the BitLicense regulatory framework while in office, has joined startup Ripple's board of directors. New Code Released for Vlad Zamfir's Ethereum 'Casper' Upgrade The Ethereum Foundation's lead developer for the Casper upgrade, Vlad Zamfir, uploaded the first version of the protocol's code to GitHub on Tuesday. Blockchain Data Links Tether 'Attack' to 2015 Exchange Hack The individual or group behind the alleged Tether attack may have been involved in a previous well-known hack in the bitcoin space. Report Warns SAFT May Increase Legal Risk of Token Sales Making ICOs compliant while delivering on their disruptive promise may be a harder needle to thread than the SAFT plan anticipates, a new paper says. ECB President Draghi: Cryptocurrency Impact Still 'Limited' European Central Bank president Mario Draghi reiterated his view that cryptocurrencies are too small to regulate on Monday. Go to CoinDesk ALL-TIME HIGH BTC: $8,203.41 +1.33%  ETH: $366.41 +1.82% @8:30 EST - More price details 👋 CoinDesk is Hiring 👋 Come join our great team here in New York City! Copyright © 2017 CoinDesk, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you subscribed for updates on our website. Our mailing address is: CoinDesk 636 Avenue of the Americas New York City, NY 10011 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list