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Fidelity Digital Assets Is Hiring 10 More Blockchain and Trading Experts

The crypto-focused branch of the major asset manager is looking to grow its team with the addition of 10 new roles across blockchain and trading.

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Oil Giant Shell Invests in Startup That Uses Blockchain Tech for Energy Tracking

A blockchain startup that says it's working to give energy consumers more choice has raised an undisclosed sum from Shell and Sumitomo Group.

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Blockchain Firm Diginex May Soon List on Nasdaq in the US: Report

The blockchain and cryptocurrency services firm could soon to go public in the U.S. via a reverse IPO, a report says.

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Coinbase Is in Talks to Launch Its Own Insurance Company

Coinbase is exploring plans to set up its own regulated insurance company with the help of broker Aon, sources told CoinDesk.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at Consensus 2019.

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Facebook Says It Won't Launch Crypto in India Due to Regulatory Issues

Facebook reportedly said that current regulatory restrictions mean it has "no plans" to launch its digital wallet service and crypto in India.

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Singapore's Stock Exchange Backs New Ethereum Security Token Platform

A new security token platform has launched with backing from Singapore stock exchange SGX and technical help from ConsenSys.

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North Carolina's Lt. Governor Launches Blockchain Initiative

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has launched an initiative to study the "unique attributes and use-cases" of blockchain tech.

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Polish Crypto Exchange Bitmarket Suddenly Shuts Down

Polish cryptocurrency exchange Bitmarket has just shut down without warning, citing "loss of liquidity."

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Safety Without Silos: Why Businesses Will Learn to Love Public Ethereum

Enterprises are finally realizing that mainnet ethereum is a way to end decades of brittle, balkanized and bespoke system integration, writes John Wolpert.

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Ex-R3 Exec's New Mission: Run $100 Trillion Fund Trade on Private Blockchains

Former R3 executive Brian McNulty has launched a blockchain startup aiming to streamline fund management.

Corda Network is the public offshoot of R3's enterprise blockchain efforts.