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Consensus 2018

Lawmakers consensus
Markets
Europe
EU, US Lawmakers Tout 'Sandbox' Approach for Blockchain Development
Lawmakers at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018 conference today argued that regulatory "sandboxes" may offer the best approach for blockchain innovation.
Lawmakers consensus
By Wolfie Zhao
May 14, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2018
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Markets
Venture capital
US Regulators Need to Move Faster on Crypto, Consensus Panelists Say
Early industry investors argued that US regulators must provide clarity in order for investors to capitalize on blockchain opportunities.
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By Annaliese Milano
May 14, 2018 at 6:25 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2018
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Markets
News
FedEx CEO: Adopt New Tech Like Blockchain or Be Disrupted
The chief of logistic giant FedEx has spoken of the need to adopt new technologies like blockchain at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018 event.
Fedex Fred Smith
By Wolfie Zhao
May 14, 2018 at 3:40 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2018
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Bullard
Markets
News
St. Louis Fed President on Crypto: 'Currency Competition Is Nothing New'
"The drift to a non-uniform currency could become a serious issue for the us if cryptocurrency reaches a large volume of trade."
Bullard
By David Floyd
May 14, 2018 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2018
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Markets
Bitpay
Florida Tax Collector to Accept Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash Payments
BitPay has partnered with a Florida county tax collector to facilitate tax payments in bitcoin and bitcoin cash.
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By Annaliese Milano
May 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2018
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RSK, stickers
Markets
Smart contracts
First Bitcoin Smart Contracts Sidechain Now Secured By 1 in 10 Miners
From miner adoption to a lightning-like network to new partners, RSK, which developed the bitcoin smart contracts sidechain, is building momentum.
RSK, stickers
By Alyssa Hertig
May 14, 2018 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
May 14, 2018
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vault
Markets
Exchanges
BitGo Courts Wall Street With New Bitcoin Custody Products
Following its acquisition of a qualified custodian, BitGo is unveiling a new product suite Sunday designed to appeal to institutional investors.
vault
By Pete Rizzo
May 14, 2018 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
May 14, 2018
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