Michael del Castillo

A full-time member of the Editorial Team at CoinDesk, Michael covers cryptocurrency and blockchain applications. His writing has been published in the New Yorker, Silicon Valley Business Journal and Upstart Business Journal. Michael is not an investor in any digital currencies or blockchain projects. He has previously held value in bitcoin (<a href="https://qa.coindesk.com/editorial-policy/">See: Editorial Policy</a>). Email: michael@coindesk.com. Follow Michael: <a href="https://twitter.com/delrayman">@delrayman</a>

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Winklevoss Bitcoin Exchange Gemini to Launch Daily Auctions

Gemini Trading, the bitcoin and ethereum exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is set to host its first bitcoin auction.

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JPMorgan Seeks Faster Settlement Times in Blockchain Trials

A JPMorgan executive says the multinational bank still has a long way to go to meet its blockchain objectives.

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Hyperledger Director Draws Dividing Line With 'Umbrella' Statement

The new director of blockchain consortium Hyperleder lays out plans going forward and makes clear that competitors will be expected to cooperate.

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Overstock: Broker-Dealer Deal Will Open Blockchain Floodgates

Overstock subsidiary tØ signs its first broker-dealer, Keystone Capital, in its ongoing effort to build a blockchain post-trade solution.

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Big Banks Invest $55 Million in Blockchain Startup Ripple's Series B

Ripple raised $55 million from banks, including its own customers, and in a change for previous growth strategies, is considering making acquisitions.

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'Big Four' Firm KPMG Talks New Blockchain Services Suite

KPMG has launched a suite of tools designed to help banks build with blockchain in a compliant way.

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SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF

The SEC has pushed back the date to approve SolidX's request to list a bitcoin ETF.

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Why the 'Flash Boys' Are Fighting Opaque Markets With Blockchain

"Flash Boys" stock exchange, IEX Group, has spun off Tradewind Market, that aims to use blockchain to make the gold market more transparent.

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Hyperledger to Address International Trade Standards Body

ISITC and Hyperledger are teaming up to talk blockchain standards in Europe next week.

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Inside the Zcash Audit: Why the Anonymous Blockchain Project Spent $250k on a Trial By Fire

A venture-backed cryptocurrency with the promise to provide truly anonymous transactions is scheduled to launch into beta today.

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