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TechStars MD: Banks are Embracing the Inevitability of Bitcoin

With bitcoin, banks are now embracing what many already feel to be "inevitable", according to TechStars managing director Jenny Fielding.

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Global Finance Association BAFT Aims to Drive Bitcoin Awareness

BAFT, a global financial services association, is set to drive bitcoin and blockchain awareness with the launch of a new FinTech scheme.

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ChangeTip Adds Dollar Tipping to Woo Non-Bitcoin Crowd

ChangeTip, the popular bitcoin tipping platform, is adding USD support to woo users currently put off by bitcoin's reputation.

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PEY Gets €300,000 in Seed Funding for Bitcoin Payroll Service

Bitcoin payment startup PEY has raised €300,000 ($339,780) in seed funding for a new payroll service.

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BitPay Sues Insurer After Losing $1.8 Million in Phishing Attack

Bitcoin payment processor BitPay has filed suit against a Massachusetts insurance company after losing $1.8m during a phishing attack last December.

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Russian Official: Payment Giant Qiwi's Digital Currency Idea 'Illegal'

A Russian official is speaking out against plans by a leading domestic payment company to release a bitcoin alternative.

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IBM Developing New Blockchain Smart Contract System

IBM is reportedly working on a new project for smart contract creation using the bitcoin code base.

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Bitcoin Startup BitPagos Acquires Argentinian Exchange Unisend

BitPagos has acquired Unisend Argentina, the country's first order-book exchange as part of an undisclosed deal.

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Société Générale's Legal Director Seeks Bitcoin Regulation

Société Générale's group legal director has called out for the establishment of an international bitcoin regulatory framework.

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Global Investment Banks Back Blockchain Initiative

A number of the world's largest investment banks are teaming up to develop standards for blockchain technology.

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