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Russian Payments Giant Qiwi Acquires Blockchain Startup

Russian payments firm Qiwi has reportedly acquired a blockchain startup as part of its plan to offer services integrating the technology.

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Markets

Boost VC Will Now Invest Directly in Crypto ICOs

Institutional investor Boost VC is formally opening its doors to so-called ICOs, becoming the latest big venture firm to back the concept.

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Markets

Norway's Internet-Only Skandiabanken Launches Coinbase Integration

An internet-only bank based in Norway has integrated with digital currency exchange startup Coinbase.

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Finance

Buy a Green Card With Bitcoin? US Officials Weigh Impact on EB-5

US immigration services are actively weighing the question of whether bitcoin can be used to pay for obligations tied to a controversial visa program.

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Tech

'Big Four' Irish Banks Join Blockchain Payments Pilot

Two of Ireland’s ‘Big Four’ banks are taking part in a blockchain payments trial organized by professional services firm Deloitte.

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Finance

Meet the German Baron Who Thinks Blockchain Will Beat the Middlemen

In a new interview, Germany's former Minister of Defense sounds off on why he believes blockchain tech is a safe long-term bet.

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Finance

Bank of Japan Fintech Head: Don't Expect Central Banks to Lead DLT

In an exclusive interview, Bank of Japan's Yuko Kawai discussed how blockchain is emerging as one of the "hottest topics" among central banks.

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Finance

Government-Backed Firm to Launch Blockchain IDs in Luxembourg

A major digital identity firm backed by the government of Luxembourg is building a new platform alongside US startup Cambridge Blockchain.

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Finance

Blockchain Regulation: Is Europe Getting It Right?

Can we regulate blockchain before its uses are known? CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson discusses the difficult dynamics being examined by regulators.

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Markets

US Government Awards $2.25 Million to Blockchain Research Projects

The US government has awarded research contracts to three startups working with blockchain worth a total of about $2.25m.

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