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Amazon Starts Shipping 21 Bitcoin Computers
Online retail giant Amazon is now shipping 21 Bitcoin Computers, the first product offering from the industry’s best-funded startup 21 Inc.

Bitly Alternative Cred Rewards Social Sharers With Bitcoin
A new project is seeking to disrupt the URL management space with a Bitly alternative that rewards users with bitcoin.

Meet the 5 Blockchain Startups in Boost VC’s Tribe 6
California incubator Boost VC recently saw five blockchain startups graduate from its program as part of its Tribe 6 class of companies.

Santander and UBS Discuss Blockchain at Bank of England Event
Investment bank UBS and Spanish megabank Santander discussed blockchain technology at the Bank of England's Open Forum event held in London today.

Report: Blockchain Could Disrupt Capital Markets Within Decade
Blockchain technology is set to disrupt existing financial business models within the next five to 10 years, according to a new report.

Overstock Spent Over $3 Million on Blockchain Projects in Q3
Overstock spent $3.2m on its Medici blockchain securities initiative in Q3, according to the online retail firm’s latest quarterly results.

US Prosecutors Unseal New Charges Against Bitcoin Exchange Operator
A new indictment has been filed against Anthony Murgio, the former operator of the bitcoin exchange Coin.mx.

Medical Records Project Wins Top Prize at Blockchain Hackathon
A proof-of-concept that would allow patients to record medical information on the bitcoin blockchain won the Blockchain Hackathon this weekend.

Bitcoin Startup Bitwage Joins Telecom Giant Orange's Incubator
Bitcoin payroll service Bitwage is joining six other startups as part of an incubator class backed by French telecom giant Orange SA.

Brazilian University Accepts Bitcoin, Installs Campus ATM
FIAP, a São Paulo-based private university, has announced it will now accept bitcoin as payment for select courses.
