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BNP-Backed Blockchain Crowdfunding Effort Completes Initial Stage
A subsidiary of French bank BNP Paribas has announced that its blockchain securities platform has reached a new milestone.

German Politicians Join Advisory Panel for Blockchain Advocacy Group
A new organization focused on public advocacy for blockchain has been launched in Germany.

Pantera Capital to Raise $100 Million in Investment for ICO Hedge Fund
A new hedge fund backed by Pantera Capital has raised $100m to invest in the open-source digital token space.

Silicon Valley Accelerator 500 Startups Isn't Backing ICOs – Yet
A famed early-stage Silicon Valley investment firm breaks its silence on ICOs and how the new funding method might affect its approach.

Changing Exchanges: Will the Coinbase of Tomorrow Be Decentralized?
A new wave of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges that exist almost entirely on a blockchain could do away with middlemen.

Bitcoin Startup Blockchain Raises $40 Million Series B
Bitcoin wallet software startup Blockchain has raised $40m in Series B funding to continue its mission of improving financial services.

Porsche Names Winner of Blockchain Startup Contest
German automaker Porsche has revealed the winner of a blockchain startup competition first announced in April.

No ICO: Hedge Fund Numerai Releases Blockchain Token But Skips the Funding
Autonomous hedge fund startup Numerai is releasing a new token today, though in a way that deviates from recent market trends.

Nevada Senator: We Want to Be 'Home Base' for Blockchain Startups
A new law in Nevada is paving the way for the US state's broad bid to attract new blockchain startups.

TechCrunch Disrupt Seeks Startups For 'Blockchain Pavilion' in San Francisco
Popular media firm TechCrunch is seeking blockchain startups for its San Francisco 'Disrupt' conference.
