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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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Markets

SolidX Seeking to List Bitcoin ETF on New York Stock Exchange

Blockchain firm SolidX has filed with the SEC in a bid to launch a public investment vehicle that would offer exposure to bitcoin.

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Markets

Mitsubishi UFJ Invests in Bitcoin Startup Coinbase

Coinbase has reportedly raised more than $10m from Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.

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Markets

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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Tech

Siemens to Invest in Blockchain Startups

German engineering giant Siemens plans to invest in blockchain startups and projects through a newly created business unit backed by $1.1bn.

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Markets

Multiple Bidders Claim $16 Million in Australian Bitcoin Auction

As many as four bidders have claimed $16m in bitcoin recently auctioned off in Australia by Ernst & Young.

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Markets

Bitcoin Exchange Raises $16 Million in Ongoing Series A Funding

A bitcoin exchange startup based in Singapore has raised $16m in new funding as part of an ongoing Series A.

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Markets

Survey: Blockchain Capital Markets Spending to Reach $1 Billion in 2016

A new survey estimates that finance companies will invest as much as $1bn on blockchain initiatives related to capital markets in 2016.

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Markets

Blockchain Startup Circle Raises $60 Million Amid China Expansion

Blockchain-based social payments app Circle has raised $60m in new funding as it expands to China.

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