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Paxos Unveils Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Approved by New York Regulator

Blockchain startup Paxos has launched a regulated, dollar-backed stablecoin to facilitate instant transaction settlements for crypto investors.

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Interstellar Arrives: Visa, Citi-Backed Chain Acquired By Stellar Startup

An acquisition that finds two of crypto's leading entrepreneurs teaming to back the world's sixth-largest blockchain has been confirmed.

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EU Lawmaker Wants Standard Regulations to Allow 'Passport' for ICOs

One European lawmaker wants to standardize ICO regulations, thereby making it easier for projects to raise funding across the EU.

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Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 - European Council and
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Ripple's General Counsel Exits Startup, Spokesperson Says

Ripple general counsel Brynly Llyr, who joined the firm in 2016 as its top legal officer, has left the firm, a spokesperson told CoinDesk.

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Winklevoss Brothers Win Patent for Crypto Key Storage System

Winklevoss IP, LLC has won a patent outlining how it may use air-gapped computers to protect cryptocurrency keys from theft.

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Uzbekistan Looks to Lure Crypto Exchanges With New Tax Benefits

Uzbekistan's government is looking to attract crypto exchanges with a number of tax and regulatory benefits, according to a presidential order.

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Survey: Nearly 80% of Americans Have Heard of Bitcoin

A YouGov survey of roughly 1,200 Americans found that 48 percent of millennials are interested in using cryptocurrencies as a primary form of payment.

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High Times Now Says It's Accepting Crypto Payments For Its IPO

Despite previously telling the SEC it would not accept cryptocurrencies, High Times is accepting both bitcoin and ethereum for its IPO.

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XYZ: Ethereum Is Getting Another Popular Domain Name

The Ethereum Name Service has added support for .xyz domains, meaning users can now claim the URL for their wallets or other products on ethereum.

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Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Powered Loans Across Latin America

Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.

Sebastian Serrano, fundador y CEO de Ripio. (Archivo de CoinDesk)