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Gibraltar Bill Passage Paves Way for Blockchain Regulations
Lawmakers in Gibraltar approved a piece of legislation last week that fits into the government's broader plans for blockchain.
Circle's CENTRE Raises $20 Million in SAFT Sale
Circle has raised $20 million in a Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (SAFT) sale for its ethereum-based "CENTRE" payments network.
Major Gold Dealer APMEX Begins Accepting Bitcoin
One of the largest online gold dealers has announced that it will begin accepting bitcoin.
Craigslist Sellers Can Now Request Cryptocurrency Payments
Online classifieds marketplace Craigslist has added a feature that lets users specify that they accept cryptocurrency payments.
Microlending Startups Look to Blockchain for Loans
Blockchain is now being touted as a way to revive a long-promised method of boosting financial access for the underbanked.
Bitcoin Prices Spark Demand for Washington's Cheap Electricity
The Central Washington region of the U.S. has reported surging demand from bitcoin miners for its cheap hydropower as price gains continue.
Steam Drops Bitcoin Payments Citing High Fees and Price Volatility
The popular online gaming platform Steam is dropping its bitcoin payments option more than a year after it first began accepting the cryptocurrency.
Blythe Masters: ASX Blockchain Embrace 'Precedent Setting'
Blythe Masters discusses the potential impact of the ASX decision to implement her company's distributed ledger solution.
Austrian Government Backs New Blockchain Research Institute
The Austrian government is throwing its weight behind a new blockchain research effort aimed at developing business applications of the technology.
Bank of America Wins Patent for Crypto Exchange System
In a patent awarded Tuesday, the second-largest bank in the U.S. describes a potential cryptocurrency exchange system for its corporate clients.
