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Netflix Exec Suggests Streaming Video Giant Open to Bitcoin
The CFO of streaming video giant Netflix issued new comments on digital currency in a recent public Q&A.
BitPesa Board Member Departs Following Kenyan Government Appointment
Bitcoin remittance startup BitPesa has lost one of its board members following an appointment to a top government position related to technology.
CFTC to Discuss Blockchain Tech During Public Hearing
The CFTC will discuss the application of blockchain technology in derivatives markets during a meeting later this month.
ESMA Event Explores Blockchain Impact on Mainstream Finance
The European Securities and Markets Authority recently held an event that focused, in part, on the use of blockchains in mainstream finance.
Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e Back Online After Reported DDoS
Bitcoin exchange BTC-e was offline for several hours today after the site said that it was the target of a distributed denial-of service attack.
SEC Files New Motion Against Alleged Ponzi Scheme GAW Miners
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a motion for entry of default against the cryptocurrency mining company GAW Miners.
Blockchain Startup Joins Accenture Innovation Lab
A financial innovation lab operated by management consulting firm Accenture has added a blockchain startup to its latest class.
Indian Bitcoin Startup Zebpay Raises $1 Million
A bitcoin wallet startup based in India has raised $1m in Series A funding from a group of angel investors.
Digital Currency Exchange Cryptsy Suspends Trading
Digital currency exchange Cryptsy has said that it has taken its trade engine offline, along with a full suspension of user fund withdrawals.
Accenture: Global Insurers Will Embrace the Blockchain
In a new blog post, a managing director for Accenture argued that in the years ahead, the insurance industry will move to embrace the blockchain.
