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UK Exchange Coinfloor Embraces 'No-Fee' Bitcoin Trading

The world's largest GBP bitcoin exchange has announced it will adopt a 'no-fee' trading policy starting later this week.

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Coinbase Prepares to Fight IRS Summons With New Court Filing

An attempt by the IRS to obtain user records from digital currency exchange Coinbase just got more complicated.

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A Chinese Bitcoin Startup Has Stopped Some Services Due to Central Bank Concerns

A long-running bitcoin investment platform is shifting gears in light of regulatory scrutiny in China.

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Deloitte Launches Blockchain Research Lab in New York

‘Big Four’ accounting firm Deloitte has launched its second blockchain-focused R&D lab, with more planned for later in 2017.

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Japanese Government Sends Blockchain Startups Abroad for Innovation Program

Japan’s government is sending three blockchain startups to the US as part of a technology innovation program.

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US Food and Drug Administration to Study Blockchain Healthcare Applications

The US government agency responsible for health and safety is now studying blockchain tech.

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Bitcoin Investing: Where Wall Street and Silicon Valley Meet

Chris Burniske and Adam White discuss their recently published white paper, setting out what they see as the tech's investment potential.

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Sweden's Blockchain Land Registry to Begin Testing in March

A group working to bring a blockchain land registry to Sweden has announced new updates.

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Toward Better Security and Governance With Blockchain

Bitfury's Valery Vavilov argues that blockchain technology will prove key to providing a more secure and inclusive world.

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Bitcoin Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty to Money Crimes

The former operator of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has pleaded guilty in federal court.

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