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Bitcoin Startup Bitrefill Raises $2 Million Funding for Global Expansion

The lightning-centric bitcoin startup plans to use this funding to expand services to almost every country in the world by 2020.

By Leigh CuenJun 13, 2019

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UK Government-Backed Accelerator Will Sponsor Blockchain Startups

A U.K. government-backed startup accelerator is now looking to invest in blockchain startups moving to the nation.

By Muyao ShenAug 24, 2018

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Ethereum Startup ConsenSys Hires IBM, Oracle Execs in Expansion Push

Ethereum startup ConsenSys unveiled 20 new hires today, drawn from a range of notable companies working with blockchain.

By Stan HigginsOct 13, 2017

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US Government Funds Blockchain Key Management Tool With $794k Grant

A blockchain startup has received new funding from the US government to develop blockchain key management solutions.

By Chuan TianJul 24, 2017

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South Korea's oldest crypto exchange is now part of the $1 trillion Mirae Group family

Korbit, South Korea's first cryptocurrency exchange, has joined the Mirae Asset Group family, marking the first time a traditional Korean financial group's affiliate has taken a controlling stake in a domestic crypto exchange.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum-linked protocols lose $35 million in multiple attacks hours apart

The attacks hit Verus, B² Network and other cross-chain systems, showing how compromised keys, upgrade powers and validation checks can empty protocols without breaking the underlying cryptography.

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Arbitrum-based AFX Trade drained of $24 million after bridge keys compromised

Security firms said the attacker used enough hot-validator signatures to approve a 24.15 million USDC withdrawal, while Arbitrum said its native bridge was not affected.

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XRP whales accumulate as small holders capitulate

XRP whales accumulate 2.8% more tokens over five weeks as small holders capitulate, sending the price back above $1.16.

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