Q1's Top Performing Cryptocurrencies Saw Big Gains
The first quarter of 2017 saw dramatic price gains for the top cryptocurrencies, as the total market added nearly $7bn in value.
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Alibaba Affiliate to Expand Blockchain Charity Project
Ant Financial, the payments affiliate of e-commerce giant Alibaba, is moving to expand the scope of its blockchain-powered charity project.
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Washington Lawmakers Finalize New Bitcoin Business Rules
Legislators in Washington state have put the finishing touches on new rules for businesses that offer digital currency services.
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Bitmain Debuts New Litecoin Mining Hardware, Citing Customer Demand
Mining firm Bitmain has announced a new litecoin mining rig it says will ship in Q2 2017.
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UK Royal Mint Begins Testing Blockchain Gold Trading Platform
Testing has begun on a blockchain-based gold trading platform backed by the UK's Royal Mint.
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State Regulators Blast New Hampshire's Bitcoin MSB Exemption
New Hampshire is weighing a bill to exempt bitcoin traders from money transmission laws – and state officials are speaking out against the measure.
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UK Research Council to Award £3.6 Million in Blockchain Grants
A government organization in the UK is making millions in new grant money available to blockchain projects that meet its mission and mandate.
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Apr 12, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
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Intesa Sanpaolo Trials Data Recordkeeping on the Blockchain
Italian banking conglomerate Banca Intesa Sanpaolo has tested a tool built on the bitcoin blockchain as part of a bid to validate trading data.
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Apr 11, 2017 at 6:40 p.m. UTC
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Euroclear Plans 2017 Launch for Blockchain Gold Market
Euroclear is planning to launch its blockchain-based gold trading platform later this year.
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Monax Adds Blockchain Code to Hyperledger GitHub Repository
The Monax 'Burrow' codebase has officially been accepted by Hyperledger’s Technical Steering Committee for incubation.
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Apr 11, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
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