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R3 Completes Blockchain Test With 11 Banks
R3CEV has announced the completion of a permissioned ledger test involving 11 of its 42 banking partners.
BitGo Launches 'Instant' Bitcoin Transaction Tool
BitGo has launched a new service that aims to allow clients to accept transactions prior to their official confirmation on the bitcoin blockchain.
Coinbase US Government Liaison Leaves for Banking Role
John Collins, head of policy and government affairs at Coinbase, has left the company after around 14 months in the role.
You Can Now Buy the 21 Bitcoin Computer With Bitcoin
21 Inc has announced that consumers can now use bitcoin to purchase its 21 Bitcoin Computer.
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Veterans Join Digital Asset Team
Digital Asset Holdings has added new executives as it seeks to expand into the European market.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Digital Currency Exchange Cryptsy
Two Florida law firms have filed a class action lawsuit in US district court against the digital currency exchange Cryptsy and its CEO, Paul Vernon.
PayPal Adds Bitcoin Startup CEO to Board of Directors
Xapo CEO Wences Casares has been appointed to PayPal’s board of directors, the pioneering online payments firm announced today.
Concerns Mount Amid Issues at Digital Currency Exchange Cryptsy
In this piece, CoinDesk looks at some of the recent problems surrounding the digital currency exchange Cryptsy, including issues with withdrawals.
BitPesa Board Member Departs Following Kenyan Government Appointment
Bitcoin remittance startup BitPesa has lost one of its board members following an appointment to a top government position related to technology.
Why Bitcoin Needs 21 Inc to Deliver in 2016
You may not have heard the name Balaji Srinivasan, but in 2016 the 21 Inc CEO could become synonymous with bitcoin.
