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Draper-Backed Startup Launches .Crypto Domains on Ethereum

Unstoppable Domains, which builds domains on blockchains, has just launched a .crypto extension that can replace public crypto addresses.

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Bank of America Is Now Hiring in Blockchain, Not Just Filing Patents

The second-largest U.S. bank has begun hiring for blockchain positions.

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US Lawmakers Call on Payment Giants to Exit 'Chilling' Libra Project

Senators Brian Schatz and Sherrod Brown have called on Visa, Stripe, and MasterCard to reconsider their membership of the Libra Association.

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Foreign Exchange Giant CLS Admits: No, We Don’t Need a Blockchain for That

Forex giant CLS is now using a blockchain to handle certain currency trades, but the technology is “not essential” for the task, an executive admits.

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NBA's Sacramento Kings to Reward Loyal Fans With Crypto Tokens

Based on the ERC-20 standard, the Kings Token will be a first for a U.S. professional sports team.

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Ohio Treasurer Suspends Predecessor's Bitcoin Tax Payment Service

A website launched last year by the U.S. state of Ohio allowing businesses to pay a range of taxes with bitcoin has been taken offline.

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IKEA in 'World First' Transaction Using Smart Contracts and Licensed E-Money

IKEA Iceland has taken part in a commercial transaction using ethereum smart contracts and EU-licensed blockchain e-cash to settle an order.

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Ripple's Xpring Launches Crypto, Fiat Payments That Integrate Into Any App

Xpring says its tech uses XRP ledger to make it possible for developers to integrate payments into any application.

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Stripe-Backed Payments Firm Raises $100 Million to Compete Against Stablecoins

Rapyd raised $100 million in a Series C funding round to face off against the arrival of stablecoins.

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This Crypto-Savvy Bank Is Building Bandwidth for Bitcoin Retail Payments

The German bank is set to help European retailers accept bitcoin payments in early 2020.

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