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Facebook's Blockchain Hiring Spree Continues With 5 New Job Postings
Social media behemoth Facebook is advertising for five more blockchain-related positions – adding to the 20 posted by the company in recent weeks.
Craig Wright's nChain Is Hiring a Lawyer to Protect Its Crypto Patents
nChain, founded by self-styled bitcoin inventor Craig S. Wright, is looking for a patent counsel to manage its portfolio of blockchain-related IP.
Bitrefill Now Lets You Pay for Airbnb Rentals With 5 Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency gift card provider Bitrefill has added a service allowing users to book Airbnb rentals with bitcoin, ether and more.
Crypto Startup TokenPay Buys Equity Stake in Heidi Klum Lingerie Maker
TokenPay is turning ICO proceeds into equity investments, this time with a stake in lingerie company Naked Brand Group.
Blockchain Exchange Secures $50 Million in Diamonds for ETF Launch
Blockchain-based trading platform CEDEX says it now has a trader inventory of 6,000 diamonds as it moves towards launching a diamond ETF.
Marco Polo Blockchain Built on R3's Corda Sees First Live Trades
The first real transactions have been conducted on Marco Polo, a trade finance blockchain built on R3's Corda platform.
Kraken Ramps Up Security With Enforced 2FA and Dedicated Lab
Crypto exchange Kraken is embarking on a security drive, introducing compulsory two-factor authentication and a dedicated security lab.
Lightning Offers Growth Path for Emerging-Market Crypto Exchanges
Booted from India in a crypto banking crackdown, Zebpay is the latest exchange to use the lightning network to attract users.
Avalon Bitcoin Miner Maker Canaan Is Plotting Another IPO Attempt
Canaan Creative, manufacturer of the Avalon bitcoin miner, is considering another attempt to go public, sources say.
Most Crypto Exchanges Still Don't Have Clear KYC Policies: Report
Regtech startup Coinfirm has found that only 26 percent of crypto exchanges have a "high" level of anti-money laundering procedures.
