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Why Chronicled Believes Sneakers Could Be Blockchain’s Big Market
Fresh off more than $3m in funding, Chronicled CEO Ryan Orr talks about his startup and its go-market strategy.
Rootstock Raises $1 Million to Bring Smart Contracts to Bitcoin
RSK Labs has raised $1m in funding to support the development of a smart contracts platform that would be built on the bitcoin blockchain.
Elliptic Raises $5 Million to Expand Bitcoin Surveillance Tools
Bitcoin surveillance startup Elliptic has raised $5m in Series A funding in a round that involved a private equity firm with US defense connections.
How Washington State Became a Battleground for Bitcoin Mining
A long-running debate over power costs between bitcoin miners and a local power utility is escalating in Washington state.
Forbes Cover CEO Ola Doudin Talks Building Bitcoin Support in Dubai
CoinDesk profiles entrepreneur Ola Doudin who has emerged as a 'bitcoin pioneer' in the Middle East as the CEO of bitcoin startup BitOasis.
Bitcoin Trading Platform BitQuick Offline After Server Attack
Bitcoin trading platform BitQuick was the target of a cyberattack this week that temporarily resulted in unauthorized access to its server.
Coinbase Introduces Stop Orders for Bitcoin Exchange Traders
Coinbase has added stop orders to its exchange product, allowing customers to buy and sell the digital currency at a previously set price.
Tech Giant Hitachi to Study Blockchain in New R&D Lab
Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi is set to open a financial technology research laboratory that will focus on blockchain applications.
Interdealer Broker ICAP Completes Post-Trade Blockchain Trial
Interdealer broker ICAP has completed an internal blockchain technology trial focused on securities post-trade processes.
Retail Giant Overstock to Issue its Own Stock on Blockchain Platform
Online retail giant Overstock announced it will issue public shares of company stock on its tØ blockchain platform.
