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Samsung SDS Invests in Blockchain Startup
An information technology affiliate of Samsung announced today that it has invested in a blockchain startup.
South African Bank Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
One of South Africa’s largest banks has joined the global blockchain consortium led by R3CEV.
Belgian Regulators Issue Warning About OneCoin Investment Scheme
A top finance regulator Belgium has issued a warning about OneCoin.
Bitcoin Exchanges Weigh Impact As Vogogo Moves to Shutter Payments Service
Bitcoin services startup Vogogo is closing its payment processing service next month after it failed to gain traction or generate money.
Bitcoin Remittance Startup Freemit to Close Amid Funding Shortfall
Bitcoin remittance startup Freemit is officially closing down, two years after the effort to build the service began.
Blockchain Identity Startup Netki Raises $3.5 Million
Netki, a digital identity startup, has raised $3.5 million to help it expand its team and technology offerings.
Russian Finance Firms Form Blockchain Consortium
A group of Russian banks and financial services companies has formed a private-sector consortium focused on blockchain applications.
Abra Launches Blockchain Remittance App in US
After months of small-scale testing in the Philippines, blockchain payments app Abra launched in the US today.
Siemens to Invest in Blockchain Startups
German engineering giant Siemens plans to invest in blockchain startups and projects through a newly created business unit backed by $1.1bn.