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Blockstack Today: 5 Apps Already Being Built on the Decentralized Web

A look at the applications using Blockstack's platform give insight into what kind of future the startup is looking to cultivate.

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Blockchain Data Storage Startup Bluzelle Raises $1.5 Million Series A

Blockchain data storage startup Bluzelle has raised $1.5 million in new funding from a trio of venture capital firms.

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Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e Promises 'Daily' Updates During Relaunch Attempt

BTC-e says it will publish more frequent updates about its recovery plans after August 31, according to a newly released statement.

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Bernanke, Berners-Lee to Headline Ripple's 'Sibos-Killer' Conference

Distributed ledger startup Ripple is ramping up its competition with banking services provider Swift by launching a rival conference this fall.

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The Newest Version of the Opendime Bitcoin Wallet Is Out

Coinkite is about to start shipping the third iteration of its Opendime bitcoin hardware wallet, the startup announced today.

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Take Two: Bitcoin Miner BTCS Announces New Merger Deal

BTCS, the publicly traded bitcoin miner, is moving toward a new merger, SEC filings reveal.

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Cryptocurrency Exchange ShapeShift Acquires Bitcoin Wallet Startup

Cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift has acquired the bitcoin hardware wallet startup KeepKey.

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Open Questions for Coinbase: Will Users Benefit from Its $100 Million Raise?

After securing $100 million in funding, CoinDesk looks at the key challenges facing the best capitalized US bitcoin and cryptocurrency startup.

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Bitcoin Exchange Coincheck Unveils $450k Startup Investment Fund

Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck is launching a new investment fund.

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Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin to Repay Users After Account Thefts

Users of Unocoin reported that their funds had been stolen over the weekend, prompting the India-based bitcoin exchange to temporarily close.

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