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Head of London FinTech Hub Steps Down to Lead Blockchain Lab
The head of Level39, one of Europe's biggest FinTech hubs, is stepping down to lead the development of a blockchain lab.
Coinbase Makes 'Instant' Bitcoin Buying Available in 26 Countries
Coinbase has announced that customers across 26 countries can buy bitcoin "instantly" from today.
Boost VC Investment in Blockchain Startups Tops $50 Million
Boost VC has released new figures related to the success of its startup investments in the bitcoin and blockchain industry.
Citi, HSBC Partner With R3CEV As Blockchain Project Adds 13 Banks
Thirteen additional major investment banks including Citi, HSBC and Bank of America Chase have partnered with distributed ledger startup R3CEV.
DigitalBTC Bows Out of Bitcoin Mining Race
Australian firm DigitalBTC is bowing out of bitcoin mining to focus on its consumer products, its CEO has said.
Blockchain-Based Digital Cash Platform Raises $1.12 Million
Safe Cash Payment Technologies, a blockchain-based digital cash platform, has raised $1.12m in seed funding.
The ‘eBay of Latin America’ Announces Bitcoin Plans
MercadoLibre, Latin America's answer to eBay, has announced it is integrating bitcoin into its payments platform, MercadoPago.
Naughty America CEO: Millenials Want to Pay in Bitcoin
Naughty America's CEO says the firm has seen a surge in demand for bitcoin following the launch of its virtual reality (VR) products.
Mike Tyson: I'm Grateful to be Part of the Bitcoin Revolution
Mike Tyson says he is grateful to be part of the "bitcoin revolution", though he admits he's "no guru" just yet.
Bitcoin Processor BitPay Reduces Staff in Cost-Cutting Effort
BitPay has reduced the size of its staff in an effort to cut costs, according to an email from CEO Stephen Pair sent to employees today.
