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Payments Players Move on Blockchain Tech in Industry Shake-Up
Incumbent payment companies are becoming the latest firms to attempt to catch the blockchain bandwagon.
Exchange Acquisition Consolidates Finland's Bitcoin Market
Finland-based bitcoin broker Prasos has acquired a local bitcoin exchange to add to its range of services.
Former Bitcoin Insurance Advisor Accused of Securities Fraud
The founder and former president of an insurance consultancy that is focused on the bitcoin industry has been accused of securities fraud.
Orix, Shizuoka Become Latest Japanese Banks to Trial Blockchain
A group of Japanese financial services and technology companies have formed a new blockchain research initiative.
Ripple: Distributed Ledger Tech Can Save Banks 42% on Payments
A new Ripple Labs report claims banks using XRP as a bridge currency could save up to 42% on costs today.
California Bankruptcy Judge Says Bitcoin is Property, Not Currency
A US district judge has ruled that bitcoins are a kind of intangible property in an ongoing civil case in California.
Coinbase CEO Rejects Proposal for Bitcoin Hard Fork in 2017
Brian Armstrong, CEO of bitcoin services provider Coinbase, has rejected a new proposal for scaling the bitcoin network.
How Bitcoin Startups Can Survive the End of the Unicorn Era
Freemit CEO John Biggs issues his advice for raising funds for a blockchain startup during what's being heralded as a down year for investment.
Bitcoin Miners Back Proposed Timeline for 2017 Hard Fork
Members of China's bitcoin mining ecosystem have committed to supporting a proposed roadmap for scaling the bitcoin network.
Inside Bloq’s Bid to Bring Bitcoin's Code to Enterprise Businesses
CoinDesk profiles Bloq, a new startup by bitcoin developer Jeff Garzik and long-time industry investor Matt Roszak.
