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E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Is Launching Its Own Crypto

Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten is launching Rakuten Coin to use as part of its loyalty rewards program.

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said the government has received 171,000 certified purchase orders for the petro, most of them from individuals.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 27, 2018

Cryptocurrency VC firm Digital Currency Group has confirmed an investment in bitcoin startup-friendly Silvergate Bank.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 27, 2018

The latest awkward use case for cryptocurrency is funding rogue states led by egotistical dictators. The world may just have to live with this.

By Marc HochsteinFeb 27, 2018

JD.com, one of China's largest e-commerce platforms, is launching an accelerator program to foster the development of blockchain-focused startups.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 27, 2018

Investment management company BlackRock says it sees a more expansive role for cryptocurrencies and blockchain in the future.

Months after China's government shut down domestic order book exchanges, the platforms that originally offered them are finding new ways to thrive.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 27, 2018

The DLT-based system, known as MyCUID, is billed as a way for members of credit unions to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 26, 2018

Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has cited its connection to cryptocurrencies and blockchain as a potential business risk, public records show.

By Stan HigginsFeb 26, 2018

Digital payments startup Circle acquired the cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex, the two companies announced Monday.

By Nikhilesh DeFeb 26, 2018