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Class Action Lawsuit Resumes Against Bankrupt Bitcoin Miner KnC
A class action lawsuit filed against troubled bitcoin startup KnCMiner is proceeding in spite of a recent setbacks.
R3 Adds Life Insurance Firm AIA to Blockchain Consortium
Blockchain startup R3CEV has added Hong Kong-based life insurance group AIA to the ranks of its global banking consortium.
Abu Dhabi Regulators Seek Blockchain Startups for FinTech Sandbox
Abu Dhabi's newest financial free zone is seeking to promote the development of blockchain startups, according to a new proposal.
R3 Publishes Vitalik Buterin Report on Ethereum for Banks
R3 has released a report evaluating how Ethereum could be used by banks engaged in consortium and private blockchain initiatives.
Barclays Blockchain Veteran Departs Bank for FinTech Consultancy
One of Barclays’ leading blockchain experts has revealed he will be departing the UK banking giant to join a FinTech consultancy called 11:FS.
A16z, USV Lead $1.5 Million Round for Blockchain Startup Mediachain
Mediachain has become the latest blockchain startup to join the portfolios of VC heavyweights Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures.
Japan’s Trade Ministry: Government Should Promote Blockchain Use Cases
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has released the results of a survey on blockchain technology.
Smart Dubai Director Sees Blockchain as Key to Connected Cities
The head of Dubai's smart cities drive spoke on how she believes blockchain can help drive the city’s modernization efforts yesterday.
Dubai's Global Blockchain Council Unveils First Pilot Projects
Members of Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council (GBC) unveiled seven new proofs-of-concept at industry conference Keynote 2016 today.
Ernst & Young to Sell $12 Million in Bitcoin at Auction
Ernst & Young has announced it will auction $12.9m worth of bitcoin confiscated from a former Silk Road user.
