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Blockchain Consortium R3 Opens New Round of Partnerships

Blockchain consortium startup R3CEV is now accepting applications for new partners.

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Blockai Raises $547k for Blockchain Digital Rights Platform

Blockai has announced $547,000 in seed funding to relaunch as a blockchain copyright startup.

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Microsoft Drops Bitcoin? Payments Still Live As Reports Cast Doubt

Microsoft is still accepting and crediting bitcoin payments amid reports that the tech giant is moving away from the digital currency.

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21 Inc Launches Bitcoin Micropayments Marketplace

Bitcoin startup 21 Inc has launched the 21 Micropayments Marketplace, a new offering aimed at developers.

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Bitcoin Lending Platform BTCJam Stops Taking New US Customers

Bitcoin lending platform BTCJam is no longer taking new US customers, citing uncertainty around regulation in the country.

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UniCredit White Paper Explores Blockchain Uses for Banks

Italian bank UniCredit has published a white paper that explores how banks could offer blockchain-based services.

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Consulting Firms Face Talent Shortage As Blockchain Offerings Grow

Major consulting firms say they're "aggressively hiring" employees with blockchain skills as market demand grows.

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Toronto Stock Exchange Moves Toward Blockchain With Ethereum Founder Hire

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has hired Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di Iorio as its first chief digital officer.

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South Africa's eBay Bidorbuy Adds Bitcoin Payments

South African online marketplace Bidorbuy has enabled bitcoin purchases through an integration with BitX.

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Bitwage Now Lets Employers Pay Workers With Debit and Credit Cards

Bitcoin payroll startup Bitwage has added support for credit and debit card payments.

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