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'Lack of Interest': Freelance Market Fiverr Drops Bitcoin Payments

Freelancer marketplace Fiverr has discontinued bitcoin payments, citing a lack of interest.

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Deloitte Officially Opens Dublin Blockchain Lab

Professional services firm Deloitte has officially opened its Dublin-based blockchain lab.

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Is Bitcoin App Abra Finally Ready for Its Big Debut?

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt talks to CoinDesk about the bitcoin payments startup's long-awaited global rollout next month.

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Hyperledger Adds 'Cello' Blockchain Deployment Tool to Its Arsenal

The Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger initiative has added a new blockchain deployment tool to its growing pool of projects.

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Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam is Leaving the Company

Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam is leaving the San Francisco-based bitcoin startup for undisclosed opportunities.

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Digital Trade Chain: 7 Banks Could Go Live With Blockchain in 2017

A group of seven major banks is partnering on a new blockchain-based trade finance project.

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China's Biggest Blockchain Startup Will Release New Tech in 2017

Shanghai-based Juzhen Financials plans to launch its own proprietary blockchain technology for banks this year.

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Overstock’s TØ Blockchain Platform Acquires Market Data Firm

Blockchain-powered securities trading platform tØ has acquired a Singapore technology firm as part of plans to enhance its information services.

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Bitcoin Exchange Coinbase Receives New York BitLicense

San Francisco-based bitcoin exchange Coinbase has been granted its New York BitLicense, allowing it to continue doing business in the state.

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Coinbase CEO: IRS Battle Could Cost Startup $1 Million

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently weighed in on his startup's ongoing fight with the IRS.

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