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Cryptocurrency Investment Cues From the South Sea Bubble

A warning from history: what the South Seas Bubble of the 1700s can teach us about the current craze for ICOs.

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Bitstamp Partners with Banking Giant for Bitcoin Investment On-Ramp

Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp and French bank Crédit Agricole have teamed up to facilitate bitcoin acceptance at investment funds.

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Why the ICO Model's Success Could Be Its Downfall

The notable successes of token sales as speculative investments could end up being the nail in their coffin, argues Noelle Acheson.

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Deutsche Bank Analyst: Blockchain Could Have Prevented Soros Leaks

One Deutsche Bank analyst believes a recent, unwanted financial disclosure could have been prevented with blockchain tech.

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Huiyin Adds $60 Million to Blockchain Startup Fund

Huiyin Blockchain Venture is doubling down on its commitment to invest in industry startups, increasing the size of its fund to $80m.

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Trust or No Trust, Traders Are Still Unsure About Ethereum Classic

News of a planned investment trust based on ether classic has seen prices climb, but the token still has much to prove, analysts say.

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R3 Will Close Blockchain's Biggest-Ever Investment in Q1, CEO Says

R3CEV CEO David Rutter says what he calls the "largest" venture capital investment in the blockchain industry will be closed imminently.

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Blockchain Angels Invest $1 Million in Bitcoin-Ethereum Hybrid Qtum

A new public blockchain that would seek to merge requested design aspects of both the bitcoin and ethereum blockchains has raised $1m in funding.

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Bitcoin-Powered Internet Advances With $4 Million Blockstack Funding

A bitcoin blockchain-based Internet is a step closer to reality thanks to this $5.3m investment in Blockstack led by Union Square Ventures.

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China's Huiyin Group Launches $20 Million Bitcoin Fund

Multibillion-dollar investment company Huiyin Group has launched a $20m bitcoin-focused investment fund.

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