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Consensus 2017

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Tech
Blockstream
It's Happening? Blockstream Opens 'Liquid' Sidechain in Beta
Bitcoin startup Blockstream’s first sidechain, dubbed Liquid, is launching in beta on the live bitcoin network.
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By Alyssa Hertig
May 22, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
May 22, 2017
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Tax
Blockchain Startup Libra Hires Former Siemens Chief Risk Officer
Blockchain startup Libra has announced a new hire as it expands its suite of enterprise-focused auditing tools.
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By Stan Higgins
May 22, 2017 at 11:20 a.m. UTC
May 22, 2017
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China
China's Best-Funded Blockchain Startup is Rebranding for Expansion
One of China’s top-funded blockchain startups, Juzhen Financials, is rebranding to reflect its planned expansion into new industries.
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By Stan Higgins
May 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
May 22, 2017
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Funding
Bitcoin Options Service LedgerX Raises $11.4 Million in Series B Funding
The parent company of bitcoin options exchange operator LedgerX has raised $11.4m in a Series B funding round.
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By Stan Higgins
May 22, 2017 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
May 22, 2017
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Ibm
Consensus Hackathon 2017: Into the Smart City Blockchain 'Rabbit Hole'
CoinDesk's Consensus 2017 Building Blocks hackathon is fast underway, with teams competing to realize the next big ideas for the emerging tech.
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By Alyssa Hertig
May 21, 2017 at 12:40 p.m. UTC
May 21, 2017
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Startups
Meet the 5 Finalists for CoinDesk's Consensus 2017 Startup Contest
Ready for Consensus? Here's a sneak preview of our upcoming startup competition offering $10,000 in prize money.
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By Jaroslaw Adamowski
May 18, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 18, 2017
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