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Smart Contracts Startup Hires Cryptographer Lisa Yin
Smart contracts startup Symbiont has hired cryptographer Lisa Yin as its new chief security officer.
Coinbase Seeks Patent for Bitcoin Private Key Security System
Bitcoin and ether exchange startup Coinbase is seeking a patent for a security system for bitcoin private keys.
Bitcoin Loan Platform BitLendingClub to Shut Down
Peer-to-peer bitcoin lending platform BitLendingClub has announced that it is shutting down next year.
Finland's Central Bank Organizes Blockchain Event
Finland’s central bank co-organized a seminar on blockchain last week.
Australian Digital Currency Advocates Launch Self-Regulation Effort
Digital currency advocates in Australia have launched a new code of conduct initiative aimed at promoting self-regulation.
Major Japanese Banks Seek Lower Costs With Blockchain Payments
A group of major Japanese banks has published the first results of a blockchain interbank payments trial.
A Judge Just Cleared the Way for the IRS to Seek Coinbase Customer Data
The IRS can serve bitcoin and ether exchange startup Coinbase with a summons for information about its users, a federal judge has ordered.
Japan Exchange Group Expands Blockchain Trials
The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) has formed a consortium between several companies within its umbrella to test a blockchain proof-of-concept.
IBM Tests Blockchain for Supply Chain With India’s Mahindra Group
Indian business conglomerate Mahindra Group is working with IBM to develop blockchain-based supply chain applications.
Hyperledger Blockchain Project Passes 100-Member Milestone
The Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger project has announced it now has 100 institutional members backing the open-source blockchain effort.
