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Why SAP is Quietly Playing Test-and-See With Blockchain

While SAP has been exploring blockchain for over a year, it's only recently decided to become more vocal about its work.

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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.

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South African Bank Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

One of South Africa’s largest banks has joined the global blockchain consortium led by R3CEV.

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Belgian Regulators Issue Warning About OneCoin Investment Scheme

A top finance regulator Belgium has issued a warning about OneCoin.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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