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Filament Nets $5 Million for Blockchain-Based Internet of Things Hardware

Filament, a blockchain-based tech provider for the Internet of Things, has raised $5m from Samsung Ventures and Verizon Ventures, among others.

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Destinia: Bitcoin-Paying Customers Spend More on Travel

Bitcoin paying customers spend €16 more on average per transaction than those paying with credit cards, says online travel agency Destinia.

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FinCEN Rules Commodity-Backed Token Services are Money Transmitters

FinCEN has issued a new ruling applicable to US businesses seeking to tokenize commodities for blockchain-based trading.

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ItBit Adds NSA Veteran to Advisory Board

A 30-year-veteran of the US National Security Agency (NSA) has joined the board of advisors at New York-based bitcoin exchange itBit.

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Startup Sabr.io is Helping to Catch Bitcoin's Criminals

A new blockchain startup has claimed its software could have tracked down Silk Road mastermind Dread Pirate Roberts in a matter of days.

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Bitcoin Exchange bitFlyer Raises $4 Million in New Funding

BitFlyer has raised approximately 510m JPY ($4m) through third-party allotment, which entails issuing new shares to a limited number of investors.

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Visa Working on Blockchain Tech in Innovation Labs

Leading global credit card processing firm Visa will soon begin researching bitcoin and blockchain technology, according to a new report.

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GAW Miners Lawsuit Ends With $340k Default Judgement

A Mississippi court has ordered a judgment of default in favor of a state electric utility in its case against GAW Miners.

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