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Payment Processor Invests in Dubai-Based Bitcoin Startup

Payment service provider PayFort is among the investors in a seed funding round announced by Dubai-based bitcoin startup BitOasis.

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Payments Giant Qiwi is Building a Blockchain Replacement for its Core Database

Russian payments firm Qiwi is currently designing its own proprietary blockchain system in an effort to replace its central payments database.

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Coinbase Exchange to Rebrand Following Ethereum Trading Launch

Bitcoin exchange and wallet service Coinbase is adding support for ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network.

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Presidential Cybersecurity Panel Hears Blockchain Testimony By IBM

A panel on national security and cyberspace appointed by President Barack Obama heard testimony on blockchain technology from IBM earlier today.

Washington, Government

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Bitcoin Startup Blockchain Releases Code for 'Thunder' Payment Channels

The development of payments channels on the bitcoin network took a step forward today with new technology released by wallet startup Blockchain.

thunder

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Gatecoin Claims $2 Million in Bitcoins and Ethers Lost in Security Breach

Gatecoin has claimed that it lost as much as 185,000 ethers and 250 bitcoins, an amount worth roughly $2.14m at press time.

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Digital Currency Exchange Gatecoin Offline After Loss of Funds

Hong Kong-based digital currency exchange Gatecoin has reportedly experienced a hack, resulting in losses from its connected wallets.

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Japan's TechBureau Raises $6.5 Million for Bitcoin and Blockchain Services

A Japanese blockchain startup has reportedly raised $6.5m in a new Series A funding round.

mijin, zaif

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Mystery of Cryptsy's Collapse Grows as CEO's Whereabouts Unknown

New details have emerged in the ongoing class action suit against the now-defunct digital currency exchange Cryptsy.

maze, mystery

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Blockchain Employment Startup Wins $10,000 at Consensus 2016

Decentralized employment company Colony has become the unanimous winner of the Consensus 2016 Proof of Work contest and the attached $10,000 prize.

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