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$35 Million in 30 Seconds: Token Sale for Internet Browser Brave Sells Out
The makers of web browser Brave have raised new funding through the use of a blockchain-based token aimed to incentivize user growth.
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Energy Sector Turns to Ethereum to Test Blockchain
A new consortium of blockchain startups and major energy companies is devising tangible use cases for blockchain tech in the green power sector.
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Fresh Off Funding, R3 Moves Corda Toward Critical Pilot
With over $100m in funding, distributed ledger consortium R3 is setting its sights on moving critical projects to pilot.
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ICOs Going Mainstream? Chat App Kik to Launch Token Sale
Messaging service Kik has revealed plans to launch its own cryptocurrency and ultimately create a new ecosystem for digital services.
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Wyre’s WeChat and Facebook Bot Authenticates Invoices on Ethereum
Blockchain startup Wyre has revealed a new bot for Facebook Messenger and WeChat that authenticates invoices on a public blockchain.
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Why Project Indy is Using Hybrid DLT to Rethink Digital Identity
A new Hyperledger digital ID project opens up about its design and the desire to create better alternatives to systems in use today.
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R3's Newest Regulator Looks to DLT For KYC Testing
Quebec's financial regulator has joined the R3 blockchain consortium and created a fintech lab to investigate blockchain.
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Crowdfunding Hollywood? Regulation Isn't Making it Easy for ICO Projects
A plan to use token-based crowdfunding to fund a new movie hit regulatory issues, but future efforts could bring a boost to creative projects.
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Ripple Adds 10 New Financial Firms to 'Blockchain Network'
Ten new partners have joined Ripple's "blockchain network," which focuses on cross-border transactions and DLT standards.
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Why Sweden is Taking a Chance on Blockchain Land Registry
Sweden's land registry authority Lantmäteriet sits down with CoinDesk for an exclusive interview on its blockchain R&D efforts.
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