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Overstock Taps New Lead for Medici Blockchain Project
Overstock chairman of the board Jonathan Johnson will now serve as president of Medici, its blockchain technology division.
Microsoft Brings Blockchain to Azure Testing Environment
Microsoft is now making its Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) offering available to all users of its Azure testing environment.
Bitfinex Offline as Customer Bitcoin Reported Stolen
Digital currency exchange Bitfinex has taken its trading platform offline following a reported hack that resulted in the theft of customer funds.
PwC Blockchain Project Creates Living Audit for Wholesale Insurance
PwC has released new details about a proof-of-concept focused on blockchain applications in the wholesale insurance market.
Children's Aid Organization UNICEF Seeks Blockchain Lead
The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking a software developer and consultant who can help shape the organization's blockchain strategy.
Brazilian Bitcoin Market Consolidates With Exchange Acquisition
Brazilian bitcoin exchange Foxbit has acquired payment processor BitInvest.
Alibaba Affiliate Taps Blockchain for Charity Payments
Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial has created a private blockchain that seeks to help make charities more transparent and accountable.
