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21 Unveils Vision for Bitcoin-Powered Weather Data Market
Bitcoin’s best-funded startup, 21 Inc, unveiled a new proof-of-concept that envisions how its developer tools could fuel a weather marketplace.
Coinbase Co-Founder: Ethereum Could ‘Blow Past’ Bitcoin
In a new blog today, Coinbase exec Fred Ehrsam sought to position Ethereum as a competitor to bitcoin in the digital currency industry.
Federal Court Dismisses Bitcoin Startup BitPay's Phishing Lawsuit
A legal fight between bitcoin payment processor BitPay and a major insurance company has ended, court documents reveal.
UAE's First Bitcoin Startup Shuts Down
Bitcoin payments firm YellowPay has shut down according to members of its founding team.
Payment Processor Invests in Dubai-Based Bitcoin Startup
Payment service provider PayFort is among the investors in a seed funding round announced by Dubai-based bitcoin startup BitOasis.
Payments Giant Qiwi is Building a Blockchain Replacement for its Core Database
Russian payments firm Qiwi is currently designing its own proprietary blockchain system in an effort to replace its central payments database.
Coinbase Exchange to Rebrand Following Ethereum Trading Launch
Bitcoin exchange and wallet service Coinbase is adding support for ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network.
Presidential Cybersecurity Panel Hears Blockchain Testimony By IBM
A panel on national security and cyberspace appointed by President Barack Obama heard testimony on blockchain technology from IBM earlier today.
Bitcoin Startup Blockchain Releases Code for 'Thunder' Payment Channels
The development of payments channels on the bitcoin network took a step forward today with new technology released by wallet startup Blockchain.
Gatecoin Claims $2 Million in Bitcoins and Ethers Lost in Security Breach
Gatecoin has claimed that it lost as much as 185,000 ethers and 250 bitcoins, an amount worth roughly $2.14m at press time.
