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Galaxy Digital, Cumberland and More Plan New Crypto Code of Conduct

Ten crypto and financial startups are forming a new association to create standards of conduct for the blockchain space.

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz (CoinDesk)

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Abu Dhabi Bank Settles $500 Million Bond on a Blockchain

Abu Dhabi-based Al Hilal Bank has carried out a blockchain-based transaction for an Islamic bond worth $500 million.

Abu Dhabi

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Coinbase Backs Security Token Startup's $12.7 Million Funding Round

Security token startup Securitize has raised $12.75 million in Series A funding backed by Coinbase Ventures and Ripple's Xpring, among others.

Securitize cofounder and CEO Carlos Domingo (Credit: Securitize)

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Ripple Is Making It Easier for Customers to Integrate XRP. So Far, They Aren't

Ripple's new version of xCurrent offers easier integration with xRapid, the product that leverages XRP. But so far, clients aren't taking the plunge.

Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO

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600K Bitcoin Miners Shut Down in Last 2 Weeks, F2Pool Founder Estimates

Between 600,000 and 800,000 bitcoin miners have shut down since mid-November amid declines in price and hashrate across the network, F2pool's founder estimates.

Mao Shixing

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Amber Baldet: Don’t Force Public Blockchains ‘Down Enterprises’ Throats’

Until there are well-designed privacy features for enterprise applications on public chains, it's premature for firms to use them, says Amber Baldet.

Amber Baldet

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Free Software Messiah Richard Stallman: We Can Do Better Than Bitcoin

Richard Stallman, founder of the free software movement, is building a privacy-focused cryptographic payments system, but says it's not a cryptocurrency.

Richard Stallman

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The SEC's Recent Rulings Are More About Exchanges Than ICOs

The SEC's focus on crypto exchanges may disrupt some business models, add compliance and paperwork costs, and perhaps trigger a sector concentration.

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Lightning-Powered Blog Sees 20,000 Bitcoin Micropayments in 7 Months

The Lightning Network is already powering a real blogging platform with bitcoin micropayments.

Lightning

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Major Banks Sign Up for New EU Commission Blockchain App Association

The European Commission, the EU's executive body, is launching a blockchain app association next year and already has major banks on board.

The European Commission's headquarters in Brussels.