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Forex Firm CLS Invests $5 Million in Enterprise Blockchain Startup R3

U.S.-based FX settlement provider CLS has made a $5 million investment in blockchain software startup R3.

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Disillusioned Token Investors Demand Real Talk About Risk

Investors who are passionate about blockchain technology are growing frustrated with a lack of tangible progress on risk management at token projects.

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Tradeshift Plans Blockchain Push After $250 Million Funding

Supply chain management firm Tradeshift says it will further expand into blockchain following a $250 million Series E round led by Goldman Sachs.

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Foxconn Backs Blockchain Identity Startup in $7 Million Series A Round

Identity startup Cambridge Blockchain closed a $7 million Series A funding led by HCM Capital, the investing arm of Foxconn Technology Group.

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US Regulators Need to Move Faster on Crypto, Consensus Panelists Say

Early industry investors argued that US regulators must provide clarity in order for investors to capitalize on blockchain opportunities.

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Crypto Valley Association Taps VC Firm Lakestar as Strategic Partner

The 600-member Crypto Valley Association has added venture capital firm Lakestar as a strategic partner.

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$363 Million: Robinhood Raises Big to Build 'Largest Crypto Platform'

Stock trading app Robinhood has announced a $363 million Series D funding round and plans to expand its crypto trading service across the U.S.

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'Ebay for CryptoKitties' Raises $2 Million from All-Star VCs

The number of crypto collectables, like CryptoKitties, is growing and investors think a marketplace for their trade is a good bet.

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This Blockchain Tosses Blocks: Naval, MetaStable Back Twist on Crypto 'Cash'

A new blockchain startup is coming out of stealth Wednesday and boasting a significant cast of investors.

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Binance CEO Blasts VCs and Calls ICOs 'Necessary'

Zhao Changpeng, believes raising money through ICOs are 100 times easier than that through traditional VCs.

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