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New Regulation for Crypto? Senate Hearing Sees Debate

A hearing at the U.S. Senate Tuesday saw top lawmakers debate the need for new legislation to increase crypto industry oversight.

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Warren Buffet's Railroad Firm Joins Blockchain Alliance

A major U.S. freight railroad network operator owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway has joined the Blockchain in Transportation Alliance.

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Coinbase Confirms 4 Banks Blocking Bitcoin Credit Card Purchases

Coinbase has confirmed that users from four banks in the U.S. are now barred from buying cryptocurrencies using credit cards.

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Ex-PayPal President: Facebook Messenger Unlikely to Support Crypto

Facebook Messenger is unlikely to adopt cryptocurrencies soon, says vice president of messaging David Marcus.

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Startup Raises $20 Million to Build 'YouTube on the Blockchain'

Silicon Valley startup Lino has raised $20 million to take on YouTube with a decentralized, blockchain-based platform.

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The 'Dean of Blockchain Lawyers' Just Got a New Job

Marco Santori is leaving Cooley to become president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, a longtime client and one of the earliest wallet startups.

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Singapore Airlines to Launch Blockchain-Based Loyalty Wallet

Singapore's largest airline operator is turning to blockchain technology to boost spending of its loyalty program air miles.

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Lloyds Banking Group Blocks Bitcoin Purchases Using Credit Cards

The Lloyds ban applies to the group's 89 million credit card holders, including across subsidiaries such as Halifax, MBNA and Bank of Scotland.

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Enterprise Blockchain May Be Ready for Its Breakout

This detailed analysis of enterprise blockchain reveals a number of reason why enterprise blockchain may be on the verge of its mainstream moment.

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Chinese Search Giant Baidu Just Launched Its Own CryptoKitties

China's search giant Baidu is testing a marketplace for digital assets that represent furry, tradable pets.

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