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IBM Wins Patent for Blockchain-Based Network Security System

A newly published IBM patent proposes bolstering network security by monitoring potential network intrusions on a blockchain.

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With Rambling Clinton Keynote, Ripple Is Sending a Clear Message

It wasn't about what Clinton had to say. It was about putting Clinton on the stage.

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Mining Giant Bitmain Acquires Bitcoin Cash Wallet Startup

Bitmain has acquired Telescope, an open-source, browser-based wallet for bitcoin cash.

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Coinbase Adds Charles Schwab Advisor to Board of Directors

Coinbase has brought a Charles Schwab advisor onto its board of directors, as well as hired a new managing director for institutional products.

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Google Moves to Protect Chrome Users From Cryptojacking and Hacks

Google is bringing in stricter rules for Chrome extension developers, a move should reduce the risk of crypto hacks and mining malware.

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CryptoKitties By the Dozen: OpenSea to Bundle Collectibles for Easy Sales

With a new feature called "bundles," the OpenSea marketplace says its sellers can offer crypto collectibles at better prices.

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Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Calls Money Laundering Claims 'Deceptive'

ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees condemned a Wall Street Journal investigation claiming the exchange laundered money as being "inaccurate."

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Ripple Event Reveal: 3 Companies Are Now Using XRP for Real Payments

During Ripple's annual Swell conference, CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced three firms that will use XRP in commercial cross-border payments.

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Two of Blockchain's Biggest Consortiums Just Joined Forces

The Hyperledger Project and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) have agreed to collaborate on bringing common standards to the blockchain space.

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ConsenSys Invests $6.5 Million in Former R3 Exec's Blockchain Startup

ConsenSys invested $6.5 million into DrumG, the blockchain startup founded by former R3 official Tim Grant.

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