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Mt Gox to Enter Civil Rehabilitation in Major Win for Creditors

Mt. Gox's bankruptcy proceedings have been halted and its bitcoin holdings could soon be distributed to creditors seeking reimbursement.

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Fur Real? Businesses Test CryptoKitties-Inspired Ethereum Tech

Startup Arianee believes the token technology can be used to help luxury brands create unique identities for bespoke handbags and expensive watches.

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FCoin Crypto Exchange Draws Fire for Controversial Business Model

FCoin has launched to spiking trading volumes by utilizing a new revenue model called "trans-fee mining," but the method has been likened to an ICO.

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Korean Government to Lead 6 Blockchain Pilots With $9 Million Fund

A South Korean government agency has announced a plan to boost blockchain adoption in the country.

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Ripple CEO Defends XRP's Utility at Fintech Conference

"Let's be clear: Ripple is different than XRP," said Ripple head Brad Garlinghouse during day two of CB Insights' Future of Fintech conference.

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Bitcoin Just Got a Shoutout in a New US Supreme Court Opinion

That's not something you see every day: an opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court that makes a reference to cryptocurrencies.

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Cheetah's New App Lets Crypto Investors Track Portfolios on the Go

Beijing-based app developer Cheetah Mobile is releasing an app that lets investors monitor cryptocurrency portfolios over multiple platforms.

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Amsterdam Airport Lets Travelers Swap Leftover Euros for Crypto

Amsterdam's Schiphol airport has launched an ATM that allows departing travelers to exchange their remaining euros for bitcoin or ethereum.

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National Chinese Science Academy Launches Blockchain Lab

China's federal science institution, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is eyeing blockchain technology, the school announced this week. 

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Bloomberg Terminal Adds Huobi's Cryptocurrency Market Index

Financial data firm Bloomberg is now providing the HB10 crypto market index launched by crypto exchange Huobi on its terminal service.

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