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Hyperchain Blockchain Creator Completes $234 Million Funding Round

Blockchain platform developer Qulian Technology has closed one of the biggest blockchain-focused VC rounds ever.

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$65 Million: Blockchain Assets Platform Paxos Raises Series B Funding

Blockchain startup Paxos has closed a $65 million Series B funding round led by existing investors including Liberty City Ventures and RRE Ventures.

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Disillusioned Token Investors Demand Real Talk About Risk

Investors who are passionate about blockchain technology are growing frustrated with a lack of tangible progress on risk management at token projects.

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China's IT Ministry: 2017 Saw 'Exponential' Blockchain Growth

Forty percent of all Chinese blockchain startups emerged in 2017 alone, according to a new report published by China's IT Ministry

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Wall Street Vet Brian Kelly Launches Blockchain ETF

Investment manager Brian Kelly is launching a blockchain-focused exchange-traded fund, or ETF, he announced Wednesday.

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Circle Becomes 'Bitcoin Unicorn' with Bitmain-Backed Mega-Round

Bitmain is investing big in blockchain firm Circle as part of an ambitious bid to clean up one of the more gray aspects of the crypto economy.

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Crypto Valley Association Taps VC Firm Lakestar as Strategic Partner

The 600-member Crypto Valley Association has added venture capital firm Lakestar as a strategic partner.

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Ethereum Futures Go Live on UK Trading Platform

Crypto trading platform Crypto Facilities, which helps the CME Group provide bitcoin futures contracts, will be launching ethereum futures today.

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'Ebay for CryptoKitties' Raises $2 Million from All-Star VCs

The number of crypto collectables, like CryptoKitties, is growing and investors think a marketplace for their trade is a good bet.

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This Blockchain Tosses Blocks: Naval, MetaStable Back Twist on Crypto 'Cash'

A new blockchain startup is coming out of stealth Wednesday and boasting a significant cast of investors.

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