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Mauritius: The Tropical Paradise Looking to Become a Blockchain Hub

Mauritius is luring blockchain innovators with its friendly regulatory environment and connections to countries with large unbanked populations.

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Grayscale Opens Ethereum Classic Vehicle to Accredited Investors

Digital Currency Group subsidiary Grayscale Investments is launching a new investment vehicle for the alternative digital asset ether classic.

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Overstock Caps Series A for Bitcoin Startup Ripio With $400k Funding

Overstock subsidiary Medici Ventures has added the South American bitcoin payments startup to its stable of blockchain-focused investments.

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Nasdaq Wants to Invest in More Blockchain Startups

Exchange operator Nasdaq is looking to invest in blockchain startups as part of a new venture initiative.

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Millions in Minutes: How Polychain Makes Sense of the ICO Wild West

What does a 'crypto hedge fund' think of the ICO market? Its team provides perspective on what makes an attractive offering.

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What the Father of Venture Capital Can Teach Us About Blockchain

Early venture capitalists were driven to break the regulatory mold to allow something new to flourish. Ring a bell?

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Sweden Incorporates Iran Investment Firm Using Only Bitcoin

Sweden has opened a route for unbanked startups to incorporate with bitcoin accounts, and boosted investments in Iran at the same time.

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Bitcoin vs Gold: Which is a Better Long-Term Bet?

Bitcoin or gold? Picking one over the other as a long-term bet isn't easy, according to a suite of analysts.

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Second Life? Failed DAO Creators Are Making a Comeback Bid

Despite one notable past failure, Slock.it is forging ahead, with a new project planned and new funding from a secret investor.

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Digital Currency Exchange ShapeShift Raises $10.4 Million Series A

Digital currency exchange startup ShapeShift has closed a new funding round, one which it hopes will fuel a suite of new products.

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