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SEC Rejects 9 Bitcoin ETF Proposals
The SEC has issued rejections to bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETFs) proposals from ProShares, GraniteShares and Direxion.
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UK Crypto Futures Exchange Adds Bitcoin Cash Contract
U.K.-based cryptocurrency futures exchange Crypto Facilities is adding a bitcoin cash product to its offerings.
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Ripple Endorses 'Preferred' Crypto Exchanges for XRP Payments
Ripple is recommending three cryptocurrency exchanges as the "preferred partners" for transacting on its xRapid payments platform.
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Airbnb Co-Founder Backs $22 Million Funding for Crypto Dealer SFOX
A cryptocurrency dealer for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals has closed a Series A funding round of $22.7 million.
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IBM
Insurance Ratings Bureau Pilots IBM Blockchain for Automatic Reporting
The American Association of Insurance Services is turning to IBM Blockchain to support a new automated insurance reporting tool.
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Fantasy Football League to Raise $100 Million in Crypto ICO
A blockchain startup wants to raise nearly $100 million dollars to create a new form of fantasy football aimed to bring fans together.
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Jamaica Stock Exchange to Trade Crypto Assets in 2018
The Jamaica Stock Exchange will be adding cryptocurrency trading for its clients later this year.
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Former S&P President Leads Seed Round for ICO Compliance Startup
Regtech and compliance startup iComply has just completed a seed funding round led by former Standard and Poor's chief Deven Sharma.
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ether, ethereum
Blockchain Social Network Minds Is Migrating to Ethereum for Launch
Blockchain-based social network Minds is moving its platform to the ethereum mainnet, the startup announced Monday. 
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David Marcus is the co-creator of the Facebook-backed libra stablecoin. (CoinDesk archives)
Facebook's Marcus Steps Down From Coinbase Board
David Marcus is stepping down from the board of directors at crypto exchange Coinbase, citing his new role at Facebook leading blockchain strategy.
David Marcus is the co-creator of the Facebook-backed libra stablecoin. (CoinDesk archives)