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How Deloitte's Bitcoin Bistro Was Built

Consulting giant Deloitte chats to CoinDesk about how and why it started accepting bitcoin in its Toronto office complex.

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Blockchain Low Among Corporate Investment Priorities, PwC Finds

New research finds that blockchain tech is low on the list of investment priorities at major banking firms.

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An Open Letter to Decentralized Protocols Looking for Growth

Marketing expert Jeremy Epstein discusses the importance of the brand for blockchain startups in this open letter to the industry.

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Emirates NBD Enlists UAE Central Bank in Blockchain Check Trial

One of the Middle East's largest banking groups is pushing ahead on a plan to use blockchain to prevent paper cheque fraud.

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Digital Currency Exchange ShapeShift Raises $10.4 Million Series A

Digital currency exchange startup ShapeShift has closed a new funding round, one which it hopes will fuel a suite of new products.

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Chinese Lender CreditEase Launches Blockchain Supply Chain Service

A major peer-to-peer lender in China is seeking to promote blockchain solutions in the global supply chain.

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War of the Words: Who's Said What About a Bitcoin Fork?

CoinDesk rounds up the various announcements from industry startups in the wake of speculation the bitcoin network could see a technical split.

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BitOasis Expands Credit Card Bitcoin Buying to 5 New Countries

Dubai-based bitcoin startup BitOasis is expanding its presence outside the UAE with a new announcement.

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This Dark Web Market is Planning to Add Support for Ethereum

One of the most well-known dark markets is looking to add support for ethereum in the coming weeks.

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BTCC Launches Mobile Bitcoin Wallet for Android and iOS

China-based bitcoin startup BTCC is formally launching its feature-packed Mobi payments app today.

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