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Finance
Startups
Bitcoin Startup Blockchain Adds Uber, UBS Execs to Leadership Team
Bitcoin software wallet startup Blockchain added two new executive hires this week, amid a continued buildup of expertise on its team.
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By Jaroslaw Adamowski
May 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
May 18, 2017
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Tech
Exchanges
Decentralized Ethereum Token Trading Goes Live With 0x Launch
0x OTC, an early stage platform for exchanging ethereum-based tokens, is expected to start settling trades today.
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By Michael del Castillo
May 18, 2017 at 11:59 a.m. UTC
May 18, 2017
ExchangesStartupsEthereum0xUse Cases & VerticalsBusiness NewsTechnology News
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Markets
Startups
Meet the 5 Finalists for CoinDesk's Consensus 2017 Startup Contest
Ready for Consensus? Here's a sneak preview of our upcoming startup competition offering $10,000 in prize money.
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By Jaroslaw Adamowski
May 18, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 18, 2017
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Finance
Cftc
CFTC 2.0: US Regulator Unveils Plan to Step Up Blockchain R&D
The CFTC is stepping up action on fintech, a strategy that includes a new plan of action for its work on distributed ledger tech.
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By Pete Rizzo
May 17, 2017 at 7:32 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2017
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Finance
India
India's Kotak Mahindra Bank Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Test
The latest blockchain trade finance trial in India showcases how the use case is now gaining global interest among enterprises.
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By Pete Rizzo
May 17, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. UTC
May 17, 2017
IndiaTrade FinanceSupply ChainUse Cases & VerticalsBusiness News
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Tech
Payments
Xapo to Pass On Bitcoin Network Fees to Users
Bitcoin wallet provider Xapo has told its customers that they will soon have to pay the network fees for outbound transactions.
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By Stan Higgins
May 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
May 17, 2017
PaymentsTransaction FeesStartupsXapoWalletsUse Cases & VerticalsBusiness News
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Finance
Ransomware
DC Blockchain Advocates Seek Distance From Bitcoin Amid Ransomware Wave
Blockchain advocates are trying to recast the narrative surrounding bitcoin as recent upticks in ransomware trouble Capitol Hill.
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By Aaron Stanley
May 17, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 17, 2017
RansomwareHealthcarecybercrimeLegalBusiness News
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Markets
Chile
Chile's Largest Stock Exchange Plans to Implement IBM Blockchain Tech
Chile's Santiago Stock Exchange is going live with a new blockchain project it aims to grow into a powerful cost-cutting tool.
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By Pete Rizzo
May 17, 2017 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
May 17, 2017
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Finance
South korea
South Korean Conglomerate Launches Blockchain Logistics Service
A subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate SK Group has launched a new blockchain service focused on trade logistics.
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By Stan Higgins
May 16, 2017 at 4:42 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2017
South KoreaTrade FinanceSupply ChainLogisticsUse Cases & VerticalsBusiness News
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Markets
Ripple
Ripple Pledges to Lock Up $14 Billion in XRP Cryptocurrency
Reacting to concerns that Ripple might flood the market with billions in XRP, the company will voluntarily put the funds behind clock and key.
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By Michael del Castillo
May 16, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2017
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