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Blockchain Startup Factom Raises $8 Million in Extended Series A

Blockchain startup Factom has finished raising just over $8m as part of an extended Series A round.

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Wien Energie is Gearing Up for a Large-Scale Blockchain Rollout

One of Austria's largest energy firms is fast preparing for a future where blockchain impacts its business model, according to a new interview.

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Local Government in South Korea Taps Blockchain for Community Vote

A South Korean provincial government recently tapped technology developed by blockchain startup Blocko for a vote on community funding.

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Thailand's National Stock Exchange is Building a Blockchain Market

Thailand's national stock exchange is reportedly planning to launch a blockchain-based market through which startups can raise money.

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Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Praises Blockchain Tech

Former UK prime minister David Cameron has said that blockchain tech could help improve financial inclusion and government transparency.

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Blockchain Startup Selected for Airline Trade Group Awards

The International Air Transport Association has selected a blockchain startup as one of five trade-finance competition finalists.

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Bosch, Cisco, Gemalto and More: Tech Giants Team Up For Blockchain-IoT

A group of Fortune 500 companies is teaming up with blockchain startups to develop a protocol that will integrate IoT devices and blockchain tech.

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Bitcoin Wallet Blockchain Adds Ex-Barclays Chief to Board

Bitcoin wallet startup Blockchain has added former Barclays Bank group chief executive Antony Jenkins to its board of directors.

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BNY Mellon Shakes Up Treasury Unit for Blockchain Focus

BNY Mellon’s treasury unit has organized a new innovation group aimed at investigating and testing new technologies like blockchain.

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Bitcoin Startup Blockchain Adds 10 Millionth Wallet

Wallet service Blockchain has registered its 10 millionth bitcoin wallet.

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