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Open Questions for Coinbase: Will Users Benefit from Its $100 Million Raise?
After securing $100 million in funding, CoinDesk looks at the key challenges facing the best capitalized US bitcoin and cryptocurrency startup.

Russia's Central Depository Plans to Build Its Own Cryptocurrency Wallet
Russia's National Settlement Depository is developing a blockchain platform to provide deposit and settlement service for digital assets.

The EU Is Building a 'Financial Transparency Gateway' with Blockchain
An official from the European Commission has revealed it is currently building a blockchain tool to enable data sharing.

Nvidia CEO: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Here to Stay'
Nvidia's CEO is bullish on cryptocurrencies following Q2 sales figures that were boosted by GPU sales to miners.

BnkToTheFuture Taps ICO Demand with Investment Product Launch
Investment platform BnkToTheFuture is expanding its service to let equity buyers tap into the growing market for initial coin offerings.

Bank of America Has Filed for Over 20 Blockchain Patents Already
Bank of America is emerging as one of the most active banks when it comes to filing patents over claimed innovations in blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Nasdaq Seeks to Patent Blockchain-based Data Matching System
A new patent filing suggests global exchange operator Nasdaq has a particular interest in protecting blockchain-based order-matching technology.

SEC Suspends OTC-Traded Emerging Markets Investor Over ICO Concerns
The SEC has moved to suspend the trading of shares in a Texas-based company over suspicions about its planned initial coin offering.

Russia's Ministry of Health Is Launching a Blockchain Pilot
The Russian Ministry of Health is working with one of the country's state-owned banks to explore possible uses of blockchain.

Coco Revealed: Microsoft, JPMorgan & More Demo Blockchain-Boosting Tech
A consortium of enterprises led by Microsoft has unveiled a framework designed to boost the speed and scalability of open-source blockchain tech.
