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Sprint to Test Blockchain Platform for Connecting Telecoms

US telecom Sprint is working on a new blockchain initiative focused on carrier applications.

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Hitachi Tests Private Blockchain for Rewards Points

Japan's Hitachi is working on a new blockchain test, one that explores how the tech could power its rewards points program.

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Blockchain Startup Storj Targets Enterprise Cloud With $3 Million Raise

Decentralized storage startup Storj Labs announced today it has raised $3m in seed funding.

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Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver to Push for OKCoin Liquidation in Court

Bitcoin investor Roger Ver’s legal fight against Chinese bitcoin exchange OKCoin is intensifying as he pushes for the firm to be liquidated.

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State Bank of India Launches New Blockchain Finance Consortium

India’s largest bank is spearheading 'Bankchain' – a newly unveiled consortium focused on blockchain applications.

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Hardware Over Hard Forks: How Accenture Plans to End Blockchain's Security Debate

Can dedicated hardware bring institutions on board with blockchain in a way that consensus-driven hard forks can't? This company is betting on it.

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Blockchain Venture Test Will Have to Wait With Mainstreet Launch Delay

One of bitcoin's first evangelists is launching an ICO, but investors may be wary of issues over the funding model.

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Blockchain Firms Aim For Hedge Funds, But is There a Better Target?

While blockchain startups are targeting the hedge fund industry, venture capital may be a better place to focus efforts, says Noelle Acheson.

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Ethereum Job Market Colony Enters Beta

A new ethereum-based, decentralized platform for work collaboration has now entered private beta.

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LinkedIn Killer? Bitcoin Upstart 21 Takes on Social With Email Play

21 Inc has released a platform that rewards users for receiving emails. Can it grab a slice of InMail's lucrative pie?

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