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Digital Currency Exchange Gatecoin Offline After Loss of Funds
Hong Kong-based digital currency exchange Gatecoin has reportedly experienced a hack, resulting in losses from its connected wallets.
Taiwan Police Arrest Man Behind Alleged Bitcoin Trading Scam
Local authorities in Taiwan are said to have arrested a man believed to have orchestrated a bitcoin trading platform scam.
Bank of Japan Official: Central Banks Need to Watch Blockchain
A Bank of Japan official said this week that central banks should watch developments surrounding bitcoin and blockchain "closely".
Japan's TechBureau Raises $6.5 Million for Bitcoin and Blockchain Services
A Japanese blockchain startup has reportedly raised $6.5m in a new Series A funding round.
Palantir Denies Ownership of 'Quantum' Bitcoin Mining Service
Big data company Palantir says it has no involvement with a Hong Kong cloud mining service that claims to be owned by it.
Congressional Committee Hears Testimony on Blockchain in Health Care
A representative for a US think tank spoke before a Congressional committee yesterday on blockchain's role in health care.
Former CFTC Official: Barack Obama ‘Should Heed the Call’ on Bitcoin
The Obama administration should move quickly to embrace bitcoin and blockchain technology, a former government regulator has argued in a new op-ed.
Mystery of Cryptsy's Collapse Grows as CEO's Whereabouts Unknown
New details have emerged in the ongoing class action suit against the now-defunct digital currency exchange Cryptsy.
NATO Innovation Contest Seeks Military Blockchain Applications
NATO is on the lookout for military-grade blockchain proposals in a technology innovation contest.
Supply Chain Startup Fluent Raises $1.65 Million in Seed Funding
Fluent, a startup focused on supply chain applications of the blockchain, has raised a new seed funding round.
