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Blockstream to Release First Open Source Code for Sidechains
Blockstream has announced the release of the first open source code for sidechains, its signature project aimed at bitcoin scalability issues.
LHV Bank Develops Wallet App Built on Bitcoin’s Blockchain
Estonia’s LHV Bank has backed a project to create a financial services platform and money-transfer app that will utilize bitcoin.
Stellar Enters Legal Dispute With Bitstamp, Ripple and Jed McCaleb
Stellar has entered a legal battle over roughly $1m in disputed funds that continues between Ripple Labs and former exec Jed McCaleb.
KnCMiner Deploys Next-Generation 16nm Bitcoin ASIC
Swedish mining hardware firm KnCMiner has deployed a new bitcoin ASIC it says will be a "game changer" for the industry.
Xapo Execs Sued by Former Employer for Contract Breach
Several Xapo executives including founder and CEO Wences Casares are being sued for alleged contract violations.
Mirror Raises $8.8 Million for Bitcoin Smart Contracts Trading
Mirror has raised $8.8m in Series A financing to reposition itself as a smart contract trading platform built on bitcoin's blockchain.
Taringa’s Content Creation Surges Following Bitcoin Integration
The amount of content created on Taringa has risen by an average 40-50% since the company started tipping its content creators with bitcoin.
