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Garrett Keirns

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Garrett Keirns is an editorial intern at CoinDesk. In 2011, he co-founded the Cincinnati Bitcoin MeetUp. Before CoinDesk, he contributed to bitcoin related publications CoinReport.net and News.Bitcoin.com. Garrett holds value in bitcoin and has used other digital currencies. He also provides blockchain consultation services to at least one individual invested in the space. (See: Editorial Policy). Follow Garrett here: @garrettkeirns. Email garrett@coindesk.com.

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Bitcoin Advocacy Group Coin Center Collects $1 Million in New Contributions
Washington, DC-based non-profit research and advocacy group Coin Center has raised $1m from old and new supporters.
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By Garrett Keirns
Feb 22, 2017 at 11:06 a.m. UTC
Feb 22, 2017
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News
Decentralized Web Gets Visual Aid With New Blockstack Explorer
Blockstack has released a new blockchain explorer that gives a window into its budding bitcoin-powered internet product.
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By Garrett Keirns
Feb 21, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 21, 2017
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Hyperledger
Automaker Daimler AG Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project
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By Garrett Keirns
Feb 21, 2017 at 4:21 p.m. UTC
Feb 21, 2017
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Swift
Swift is Recruiting Banks for Blockchain Tests
Swift plans hopes banks will sign up for its developing blockchain program after it issues criteria guidelines.
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By Garrett Keirns
Feb 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 21, 2017
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Border fence
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Regulation
EU Lawmakers Propose to Ban Geo-Blocking of Digital Currency Users
A new European Parliament proposal aims to prevent geo-blocking of consumers in the economic bloc, including users of digital currencies.
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By Garrett Keirns
Feb 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 20, 2017
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Research
Bank of Canada: Digital Currencies Need Regulation to Succeed
Researchers from Canada's central bank argue that private digital currencies like bitcoin won't succeed without some kind of government involvement.
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By Garrett Keirns
Feb 17, 2017 at 4:53 p.m. UTC
Feb 17, 2017
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Patent
Financial Giant Fidelity Seeks Patent for Blockchain Voting System
Fidelity Investments has applied to patent a method by which a blockchain could be used for authenticating voters and processing fair elections.
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By Garrett Keirns
Feb 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 17, 2017
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Technology
Austrian Utility Giant Trials Blockchain Energy Trading
Wien Energie, Austria’s largest utility conglomerate, is taking part in a new blockchain trial focused on energy trading.
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By Garrett Keirns
Feb 16, 2017 at 6:20 p.m. UTC
Feb 16, 2017
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Commonwealth
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Australia
Commonwealth Bank Plans More Blockchain Investments in 2017
Commonwealth Bank plans to keep spending on blockchain tech.
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By Garrett Keirns
Feb 16, 2017 at 4:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 16, 2017
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Chamber of digital commerce
US Health Department Hackathon to Focus on Blockchain Applications
An upcoming hackathon sponsored by the US health department aims to boost innovation in blockchain-based healthcare applications.
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By Garrett Keirns
Feb 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 16, 2017
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