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Billions to Trillions: Crypto Assets and the Inevitability of Digitization

As with the evolution of music consumption, digitization of securities will have far-reaching effects, writes Ami Ben David of Ownera.

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Markets

Blockchain Association Takes Over Kik's 'Defend Crypto' Crowdfunding Effort

The Blockchain Association will now oversee Kik's "Defend Crypto" campaign, with the added goal of helping other startups fight legal cases.

Ted Livington Kik

Markets

Goldman Sachs CEO Hints Bank Might Launch 'JPM Coin'-Like Crypto

Goldman Sachs may ultimately take part in the crypto disruption of finance with its own stablecoin, according to CEO David Solomon.

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Markets

Kakao's Klaytn Blockchain Has Gone Live With Support From Major Firms

The Klaytn blockchain from the fold of messaging app giant Kakao has launched on its mainnet, with a governing body including big enterprises like LG.

Jason Han, Ground X

Tech

It's Now Harder to Mine Bitcoin Than Ever

Bitcoin mining has become more competitive than ever, new network data shows.

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Markets

Ethereum Tokens to Trade on Swiss Stock Exchange via R3 Tech

Swiss stock exchange SIX's digital asset platform will list "mirrored" versions of ethereum tokens using R3's tech.

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Markets

Chainalysis Hires FinCEN Vet to Tackle Crypto's New 'Travel Rule' Challenge

Chainalysis has hired a FinCEN official to help crypto firms comply with tough new FATF data-sharing requirements.

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Markets

Opera's Browser With Built-In Crypto Wallet Launches for iPhones

Opera's ethereum and dapp-focused wallet is now available in the latest iOS version of its browser app.

Opera

Finance

Bitcoin Startup Lolli Looks to Global Expansion With Hotels.com Partnership

The bitcoin rewards app Lolli is going global in 2019, starting with the travel industry.

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Markets

Walmart China Teams with VeChain, PwC on Blockchain Food Safety Platform

Walmart China has launched a blockchain-based platform aimed to address food safety concerns in the country.

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