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Another ICO Conference Cancels in Wake of China Ban

A second conference on blockchain-based fundraising has been cancelled following news that regulators in China have formally outlawed the use case.

By Pete RizzoSep 11, 2017

Microsoft has confirmed the creation of a new blockchain group aimed at helping its customers make money off blockchain.

Unconfirmed reports from China suggest regulators may be considering severe restrictions on domestic cryptocurrency exchange businesses.

By Wolfie ZhaoSep 8, 2017

A group of telecom carriers including Sprint have formed a new blockchain consortium.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 8, 2017

U.S. government agencies are reaching out to the blockchain community for help drafting an action plan for bringing its IT systems up to speed.

By Aaron StanleySep 8, 2017

Japan's GMO Internet is launching a new bitcoin mine in Europe, months after it launched a cryptocurrency exchange.

By Stan HigginsSep 8, 2017

Massachuetts-based digital identity startup Cambridge Blockchain is opening a new office in Paris.

By Stan HigginsSep 7, 2017

ConsenSys, the ethereum-based blockchain development firm, has announced a $50 million venture capital fund for startups working with the technology.

Users of cloud-based accountancy platform Xero can now send payments via the blockchain, thanks to an integration with Veem.

Is the market for ICOs maturing? Protos' recent announcement of a security token shows an institutional investor market ready to play by the books.