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IBM Makes Another Blockchain Identity Play With Health Data App

IBM is working with Hu-manity.co, whose Android and IOS mobile app gives users a title of ownership, akin to a property deed, for their personal data.

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High Times Now Says It's Accepting Crypto Payments For Its IPO

Despite previously telling the SEC it would not accept cryptocurrencies, High Times is accepting both bitcoin and ethereum for its IPO.

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XYZ: Ethereum Is Getting Another Popular Domain Name

The Ethereum Name Service has added support for .xyz domains, meaning users can now claim the URL for their wallets or other products on ethereum.

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Goldman Sachs Said to Have Sidelined Plans for Crypto Trading Desk

Investment bank Goldman Sachs has reportedly dropped plans to launch a cryptocurrency trading desk, for now at least.

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Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Powered Loans Across Latin America

Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.

Sebastian Serrano, fundador y CEO de Ripio. (Archivo de CoinDesk)

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Blockchain Startup Founded By Deloitte Vets Unveils Supply Chain Platform

A blockchain startup run by former Deloitte execs plans to launch a new platform built on ethereum and quorum to streamline supply chain processes.

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Civic to Spend $43 Million In Tokens to Boost User Numbers

Civic needs a network of users, so it's offering free KYC for business partners and funding the effort with its reserve of tokens.

Outgoing Civic CEO Vinny Lingham

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R3 Rebuffed In Attempted Bid for Settlement Coin Blockchain Project

Blockchain tech provider R3 tried to take over one of the most well-known bank blockchain projects this June. The only problem? It didn't work.

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Crypto Exchange ShapeShift Is Moving Away From Its No-Account Model

Crypto exchange ShapeShift is launching a membership program for its users. While voluntary at first, it will soon become a mandatory feature.

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British Maritime Society Builds Blockchain Tool for Ship Registration

Lloyd's Register is demoing a blockchain tool for recording information about ships for underwriters and merchants at this year's SMM fair.

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