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Forget Tulip Mania, the Netherlands is Leading Bitcoin Innovation

A Dutch bank recently publicly bashed bitcoin but, ironically, the country is today a hub for bitcoin innovation.

By Kadhim ShubberFeb 19, 2014

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Dutch Bitcoin Exchange Bitplaats Expands to Belgium

Belgian bitcoiners can now trade bitcoins on Bitplaats using Belgium’s online payments platform, Bancontact/Mister Cash.

By Joon Ian WongJan 7, 2014

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Institutions don't want more risk—they want bitcoin yield that works like TradFi, says GlobalStake co-founder

Collateralized, market-neutral strategies, not DeFi or smart contracts, are driving renewed institutional interest, says GlobalStake co-founder Thomas Chaffee.

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Ether treasury ETHZilla pivots to real estate tokenization with a $4.7 million housing loan deal

ETHZilla’s shift toward tokenization comes after a sharp downturn in its core crypto holdings.

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Crypto platform Bullish reports $563.6 million Q4 loss, shares fall 5%

Shares of the company fell 5% in pre-market trading.

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