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Capital One Seeks Blockchain Patent for 'Collaborative' Authentication Tool
In a patent filing released Thursday, Capital One set out a blockchain system its says allows secure user authentication across multiple platforms.
JD.com Rolls Out Blockchain Platform With Its First App
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched a blockchain platform along with its first application – one for tracking invoices.
UK Crypto Futures Exchange Adds Bitcoin Cash Contract
U.K.-based cryptocurrency futures exchange Crypto Facilities is adding a bitcoin cash product to its offerings.
Coinbase Wins Patent for Secure Bitcoin Payments System
Coinbase is looking into creating more secure digital payment platforms to help merchants accept bitcoin, a patent filing reveals.
Nvidia Reports 'Substantial Decline' in GPU Sales to Crypto Miners
Nvidia has seen a "substantial decline" in revenue from cryptocurrency miners, the company announced in its second quarter results Thursday.
Genesis Mining to End Unprofitable Crypto Contracts
Cloud mining service Genesis Mining is forcing some clients to upgrade to a five-year subscription or else lose services, it announced Thursday.
California Is Open to Allowing Crypto Political Donations
Candidates for public office in California may soon be able to accept cryptocurrencies as donations, though the practice has not yet been codified.
ASX Head Says New DLT System Could Save Billions
The Australian Securities Exchange is looking to blockchain technology as a potential replacement for its clearing and settlement services.
US Senate to Examine Energy Efficiency of Blockchain
The U.S. Senate will host a hearing on blockchain's energy use and whether the tech can be used to protect infrastructure next week.
Ripple Endorses 'Preferred' Crypto Exchanges for XRP Payments
Ripple is recommending three cryptocurrency exchanges as the "preferred partners" for transacting on its xRapid payments platform.
