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UBS Eyes Blockchain in China Expansion
UBS plans to invest in blockchain as part of an expansion plan in China.
Bitcoin Tipping Service ChangeTip to Shut Down
Months after its core development team was acqui-hired by accommodations startup Airbnb, bitcoin-tipping service ChangeTip is closing its doors.
The IRS is Seeking Data on Coinbase's Bitcoin Customers
The IRS is seeking user records from Coinbase as part of a taxpayer investigation.
Japan's Central Bank Believes Blockchain Could Create Tax Issues
A senior official for Japan's central bank had words of caution for distributed ledgers.
South Korea is Debating New Bitcoin Exchange Rules
Financial regulators in South Korea are looking to introduce new regulations for digital currency exchanges by early next year.
Blockchain Property Rights Startup Bitmark Raises $1.7 Million
Taiwan blockchain startup Bitmark has raised $1.7m in a new seed funding round.
ViaBTC Sparks Bitcoin Scaling Debate in Reddit AMA
The head of a Chinese mining pool backing an alternative bitcoin implementation completed a Reddit AMA earlier today.
Dubai Legislators to Discuss Bitcoin Regulation
Dubai’s government is laying the groundwork for developing legislation around bitcoin and digital currencies.
IBM China Wants to Use Blockchain to Fight Carbon Emissions
IBM’s China division is working with a regional textile printing firm to to develop a platform for trading digital assets tied to carbon emissions.
UNICEF Just Invested in its First Blockchain Startup
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has invested in a South African blockchain startup as part of a broader technology innovation push.
