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Tokyo Financial Exchange Planning Bitcoin Futures Launch
A futures exchange in Tokyo is reportedly taking the first steps toward launching bitcoin-related products.
G-Eazy, Mariah and More to Sell Albums for Monero
A group of well-known musicians including Mariah Carey, Marilyn Manson and others has begun accepting the privacy-oriented cryptocurrency monero.
PetroBLOQ Becomes Latest Member of Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
Oil and gas supply chain management platform PetroBLOQ has joined the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.
PayPal's Max Levchin: Blockchain 'Brilliant' But Undecided on Bitcoin
Max Levchin, co-founder of PayPal, has revealed that he is a big fan of blockchain technology, but is still "not sure" about bitcoin.
Bitfinex Hires Law Firm to Challenge Critics
Bitfinex has hired white-shoe law firm Steptoe & Johnson and said it may sue a pseudonymous blogger who has accused the bitcoin exchange of fraud.
Moscow Government Open-Sources Blockchain Voting Tool
The government of Moscow is pushing ahead with plans to test blockchain for use in its municipal elections.
Blockchains Are Forever? Diamond Giant De Beers Unveils DLT Strategy
One of the world's most well-known diamond companies is getting into blockchain by investing in an asset tracking platform.
The Ukrainian Central Bank Is Expanding Its Blockchain Team
Ukraine's central bank has expanded the group of people working to move the country's national currency to a blockchain.
Aruba Looks to Ethereum to Boost Tourism
The Caribbean island of Aruba is working with blockchain startup Winding Tree to build a decentralized marketplace for its tourism sector.
Coinbase Taps Former TD Ameritrade Exec for COO Role
Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase has hired a former executive for TD Ameritrade to serve as its new president and chief operating officer (COO).
