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Square Sees Profits From Bitcoin Sales Double in Q2
Mobile payments firm Square says it made $37 million in total from bitcoin purchases in Q2, with profits being twice that of the previous quarter.

Coinbase Adds British Pound for UK Crypto Users
Crypto exchange Coinbase will now support British pounds (GBP) for its UK customers, the firm announced Wednesday.

One Year Later, A Wave of Apps Is Emerging on Bitcoin Cash
Now a year old, bitcoin cash is carving out a unique niche for itself with new applications.

Binance Acquires Anonymous Mobile Wallet for Ethereum Tokens
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has acquired the open-source and anonymous mobile ethereum wallet Trust Wallet, it was announced Tuesday.

Blockstack's First Business App Wants to Help Employees Earn More Crypto
Misthos' new multi-signature bitcoin wallet for businesses aims to empower workers and democratize the setting of wages.

There's a Bigger Scam Than Anything in Crypto, It's Called KYC/AML
Anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer practices have cost many billions more than all ICO scams put together – yet, what they have produced?

Hitachi Trials Blockchain to Settle Retail Payments Using Just Fingers
Tech conglomerate Hitachi and teleco giant KDDI are piloting a blockchain payments system that can identify shoppers via their fingers alone.

US Lawmakers Want FinCEN Mandate to Explicitly Cover Crypto
A new bill facing the U.S. Congress would have FinCEN more closely examine the cryptocurrency space, according to public documents.

Coinbase Launches Crypto Gift Card Service in Europe
Coinbase now offers a way for users to purchase retail goods and services with cryptos, thanks to a deal with a digital gift card service in Europe.

Singapore Airlines' Blockchain-Based Loyalty Program Takes Off
Singapore Airlines has officially launched its blockchain-based loyalty program for frequent customers.

