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Draper Dragon Backs $20 Million Raise for Alibaba Vets' Blockchain Startup

A public blockchain project founded by former members of Alibaba's blockchain arm has raised over $20 million in a combined token and equity sale.

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Blockstack's First Business App Wants to Help Employees Earn More Crypto

Misthos' new multi-signature bitcoin wallet for businesses aims to empower workers and democratize the setting of wages.

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IBM and FX Giant CLS Team Up to Launch Blockchain App Store for Banks

Announced Monday, LedgerConnect is the offspring of bank-owned currency trading utility CLS and enterprise software giant IBM.

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Commonwealth Bank Claims Success in Global Trade Blockchain Trial

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced the completion of a cross-border shipment that was tracked with blockchain.

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Mount Sinai Hospital to Explore Blockchain Applications

The Medical School of the Mount Sinai hospital system announced it will explore the use of blockchain in healthcare on Tuesday.

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A Solution to China's Pharma Woes Might Be a Blockchain Away

Could blockchain help China avoid its next vaccine scandal – or at the very least, allow for more conversation about such issues?

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10,000%: Pantera Reports Massive 5-Year Crypto Investment Return

Pantera Capital announced it had seen a lifetime return of more than 10,000 percent in its first five years.

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Crypto Wallet to Replace Private Keys With Encrypted QR Codes

Decentralized crypto wallet SafeWallet is launching a new QR code-based user identification system to replace mnemonic phrases and private keys.

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Why Blockchain Is Becoming the 'New Normal' In Enterprise

Markets are decentralized, so they need decentralized software. After years of discussion and planning, blockchain is delivering, writes R3's CTO.

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Accenture May Use Blockchain to Track the Quality of Shipments

Professional consulting giant Accenture Global Solutions may be considering using blockchain technology to streamline shipping logistics.

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