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Banks Investigated for Closure of Bitcoin Company Accounts
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating the actions of some banks for closing accounts of various bitcoin businesses.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: The Blockchain Reigns Supreme
Another great week for blockchain technology, heralded by Barclay's partnership with two distributed ledger startups.
Wave Brings Blockchain Trade Finance Trial to Barclays
Blockchain startup Wave discusses its strategy for scaling its operations to meet the demands of global trade and its new deal with Barclays.
RBS to Pilot Blockchain Proof-of-Concept in Early 2016
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is planning to demonstrate its blockchain-based proof-of-concept early next year.
Chainalysis: Barclays Deal is Start of Banks Opening Up to Bitcoin
Bitcoin compliance startup Chainalysis discusses its new partnership with UK bank Barclays and its potential impact on the ecosystem.
Blockchain Project Factom Raises $400k at $11 Million Valuation
Factom Inc, the for-profit business entity overseeing the blockchain recordkeeping project Factom, has raised $400,000 in new seed funding.
UK Regulator Warns Against Crypto Investment Firm
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a public warning against Cryptoconomist Limited, a crypto investment firm.
Bitreserve Overhauls Platform, Rebrands as 'Uphold'
Bitreserve has unveiled a major overhaul of its platform and a new name: Uphold, Inc.
Bitcoin Firm Signs Compliance Deal With Banking Giant Barclays
UK banking giant Barclays has signed contracts with two blockchain startups, according to the New York Business Journal.
