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Payments
5 Ways Theme Parks Could Embrace Blockchain (And Why They Should)
Blogger Jegar Pitchforth envisions how one summer entertainment staple – the theme park – could adapt to the advent of blockchain tech.
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By Jegar Pitchforth
May 16, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2017
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Markets
Venture capital
Blockchain vs Fake News? Startup Userfeeds Takes Up Fight
A new startup is seeking to fight the phenomenon of fake news using an ethereum-based blockchain platform.
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By Jaroslaw Adamowski
May 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
May 16, 2017
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Payments
Russian Payments Giant Qiwi Acquires Blockchain Startup
Russian payments firm Qiwi has reportedly acquired a blockchain startup as part of its plan to offer services integrating the technology.
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By Stan Higgins
May 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 16, 2017
PaymentsRussiaAcquisitionsQiwiBusiness News
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Markets
Venture capital
Boost VC Will Now Invest Directly in Crypto ICOs
Institutional investor Boost VC is formally opening its doors to so-called ICOs, becoming the latest big venture firm to back the concept.
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By Michael del Castillo
May 16, 2017 at 12:40 a.m. UTC
May 16, 2017
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Coinbase
Norway's Internet-Only Skandiabanken Launches Coinbase Integration
An internet-only bank based in Norway has integrated with digital currency exchange startup Coinbase.
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By Stan Higgins
May 15, 2017 at 7:10 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2017
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Finance
Regulation
Buy a Green Card With Bitcoin? US Officials Weigh Impact on EB-5
US immigration services are actively weighing the question of whether bitcoin can be used to pay for obligations tied to a controversial visa program.
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By Stan Higgins
May 15, 2017 at 5:20 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2017
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Tech
Payments
'Big Four' Irish Banks Join Blockchain Payments Pilot
Two of Ireland’s ‘Big Four’ banks are taking part in a blockchain payments trial organized by professional services firm Deloitte.
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By Stan Higgins
May 15, 2017 at 1:41 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2017
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Finance
Ripple
Meet the German Baron Who Thinks Blockchain Will Beat the Middlemen
In a new interview, Germany's former Minister of Defense sounds off on why he believes blockchain tech is a safe long-term bet.
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By Michael del Castillo
May 15, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
May 15, 2017
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Finance
Asia
Bank of Japan Fintech Head: Don't Expect Central Banks to Lead DLT
In an exclusive interview, Bank of Japan's Yuko Kawai discussed how blockchain is emerging as one of the "hottest topics" among central banks.
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By Pete Rizzo
May 15, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2017
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Identity
Government-Backed Firm to Launch Blockchain IDs in Luxembourg
A major digital identity firm backed by the government of Luxembourg is building a new platform alongside US startup Cambridge Blockchain.
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By Stan Higgins
May 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2017
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