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Deloitte Blockchain Chief: Bad Crypto Headlines Making Clients ‘Nervous’

Hype around ICOs and altcoins “hasn’t helped us,” says Linda Pawczuk, leader of Deloitte Consulting’s financial services industry blockchain group.

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Tutorial: How to Use CoinDesk's Crypto-Economics Explorer

CoinDesk's Crypto-Economics Explorer is our innovative new data tool that brings together a host of data types. Here's how to make the most of it.

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Bitcoin Puzzle Artist's Crypto Gaming Startup Now Valued at $13 Million

One of the bitcoin community’s best-known artists is gearing up to launch a blockchain-powered video game with investor backing.

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ECB Official Calls Bitcoin 'Evil Spawn of the Financial Crisis'

ECB executive board member Benoît Cœuré has discussed potential uses for blockchain at central banks, but he's really not keen on bitcoin.

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This Bitcoin Skeptic Wants to Make 'Stable' Cryptos for Venezuela

Economist Steve Hanke has joined the board of the P2P cryptocurrency exchange AirTM and will guide its Latin American expansion, including a new system for price-stable assets he will design.

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Crypto Custodian BitGo Adds New Stablecoins in Bid to Woo Institutions

BitGo now supports over 100 assets, including new stablecoin offerings, as it works to offer a wide spectrum of services for institutional investors.

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Malaysian Banking Group CIMB Taps Ripple for Blockchain Remittances

Malaysian banking group CIMB has joined Ripple’s blockchain-based payments network, RippleNet, seeking faster cross-border payments.

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Bitmain Denies Reports CEO Jihan Wu Ousted from Bitcoin Miner's Board

Mining giant Bitmain says CEO Jihan Wu still serves on its board, despite media reports to the contrary.

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Bitcoin Miner Canaan's IPO Likely Delayed After Hong Kong Filing Expires

Canaan Creative's IPO may be in doubt as the bitcoin mining firm's filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has now lapsed.

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New York Regulators Have Grant Crypto License to NYDIG

New York's latest BitLicense has been granted to the New York Digital Investment Group, along with a limited purpose trust charter.

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