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At $400 Million a Year, Academic Argues Bitcoin Mining Worth the Cost
A recent note from the University College London’s blockchain research center explores the fair cost of bitcoin mining.
Bitcoin Exchanges Weigh Impact As Vogogo Moves to Shutter Payments Service
Bitcoin services startup Vogogo is closing its payment processing service next month after it failed to gain traction or generate money.
UK Government Trials Blockchain Welfare Payments System
The UK government’s Department of Work and Pensions is spearheading an experiment in which a blockchain system is used to distribute welfare payments.
US Government Issues Call for Blockchain Healthcare Research
The US Department of Health and Human Services is soliciting research papers related to blockchain applications in healthcare and health research.
Silk Road Agent May Have Stolen More Bitcoin After Guilty Plea
A former Secret Service agent convicted of stealing bitcoins during the Silk Road investigation is suspected of stealing additional funds.
Russian Finance Firms Form Blockchain Consortium
A group of Russian banks and financial services companies has formed a private-sector consortium focused on blockchain applications.
Abra Launches Blockchain Remittance App in US
After months of small-scale testing in the Philippines, blockchain payments app Abra launched in the US today.
As Block Size Debate Flares, Bitcoin Scaling Solution Enters Next Phase
The volunteer community that develops the code for bitcoin’s software has entered a new phase of testing for Segregated Witness.
This A16z Startup is Building a 'Virtual Galaxy' for Bitcoin Nodes
The developers of an effort to create a distributed network of servers called Urbit is hoping to help make it easier for users to run bitcoin nodes.
Siemens to Invest in Blockchain Startups
German engineering giant Siemens plans to invest in blockchain startups and projects through a newly created business unit backed by $1.1bn.
