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Factom Partners With Honduras Government on Blockchain Tech Trial
Bitcoin 2.0 startup Factom is reportedly working with the government of Honduras on a new land title registry initiative.
Xapo Moves to Switzerland Citing Customer Privacy Concerns
Bitcoin security specialist Xapo has relocated its headquarters to Switzerland in a bid to boost customer privacy protections.
Inside 21's Plans to Bring Bitcoin to the Masses
What is stealth startup 21 working on? Documents suggest a comprehensive plan to use mining and micropayments to expand the bitcoin network.
California Business Raided Over Alleged Altcoin Gambling
A business in Southern California was raided by police last month in connection with alleged gambling tied to an alternative cryptocurrency.
Australian Bus App Drops Bitcoin Following Poor Traction
Canberra's mobile transport app MyBus 2.0 has stopped accepting bitcoin payments following poor traction with the digital currency.
Demo Day Recap: 5 Boost VC Bitcoin Startups on the Rise
CoinDesk highlights the best pitches from Boost VC's Tribe 5 Demo Day, held at The Circus Club in Atherton, California, on 7th May.
ItBit Nets $25 Million, Launches NYDFS-Approved Bitcoin Exchange
New York bitcoin exchange itBit has raised $25m in a new Series A round from investors including RRE Ventures and Liberty City Ventures.
Bitseed Open-Sources Creation of Second Plug-in Bitcoin Node
Bitcoin startup Bitseed is open-sourcing the creation of its new plug-in bitcoin node on Assembly, a collaborative platform.
Primedice Shifts Focus Following US and Australia Ban
Bitcoin gambling site Primedice will shift its focus to Russia and China following its decision to block US and Australia-based customers.
