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A startup founded by a former chief security officer at LG is launching a blockchain-based advertising system that rewards users for their data.

By Jonathan KeaneJul 16, 2017

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The world may be buzzing about blockchain and its recent influx of ICO-based capital, but a lack of skilled developers threatens to hold up growth.

By Sid KallaJul 16, 2017

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CoinDesk profiles a recent effort to educate US lawmakers on the impact and benefits of blockchain technology in Washington, DC.

By Aaron StanleyJul 15, 2017

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The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has formed a new technical steering committee, as well as seven new working groups to tackle "real world" problems.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 14, 2017

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Investment bank Goldman Sachs has been awarded a patent for its proposed "SETLcoin" cryptocurrency settlement system.

By Chuan TianJul 13, 2017

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Österreichische Post is now offering its Austrian customers a simple way to buy cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ether and litecoin.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 13, 2017

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Distributed ledger startup Symbiont gave a demo of how blockchain could be used to rethink share trading at a congressional event this week.

By Aaron StanleyJul 13, 2017

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A private bank in Switzerland is offering its clients management services for their bitcoin holdings.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 12, 2017

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A multinational aid network comprising more than 40 members, is testing blockchain to track donations and disbursements.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 12, 2017

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As Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen testified before Congress today, one attendee had some attention-grabbing advice: buy some bitcoin.

By Stan HigginsJul 12, 2017