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Deutsche Bank: Blockchain Tech Will Go Mainstream in Next Decade
Deutsche Bank believes that blockchain technology will become more widespread in the next 10 years.
Blythe Masters Turned Down Barclays to Stay at Blockchain Startup
Blythe Masters turned down an offer to run Barclays' investment bank to stay with her blockchain technology startup Digital Asset Holdings.
SEC Charges GAW Miners CEO Josh Garza With Securities Fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged former GAW Miners CEO Josh Garza with the fraudulent sale of unlicensed securities.
Bitcoin's Winning Shoppers in Taiwan With This Retail Giant's Help
Convenience store chain FamilyMart will accept bitcoin at nearly 3,000 locations in Taiwan after striking a deal with local wallet provider BitoEX.
Bitcoin Reputation Startup Bonafide to Shut Down
Bitcoin reputation startup Bonafide has elected to cease operations and commence liquidation less than one year after raising $850,000.
Lloyd's Sees Blockchain's Potential For Insurance Markets
Lloyd's held a seminar in London last week to highlight blockchain technology to insurance market participants as part of their modernisation plan.
Citi, Nordea Select Bitcoin Compliance Firm for Accelerators
Bitcoin compliance startup Polycoin was recently accepted into two incubators, one backed by Citi and the other by Nordea.
Kenyan High Court Hears BitPesa Case Against Safaricom
The Kenyan High Court heard a case brought by bitcoin startup BitPesa against mobile money giant Safaricom two days ago.
SWIFT: Bitcoin Regulation in the EU Won't Happen Soon
The European Union (EU) is years away from implementing a consistent framework for cryptocurrency regulation, according to a new report by SWIFT.
Coinsetter Blames Bitcoin Compliance Costs for New Account Fees
New York bitcoin exchange Coinsetter has instituted a new $65-per-month account fee, a move it says is aimed at offsetting its compliance costs.
