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Blockstream Boosts Bitcoin Satellite Service With Lightning Payments

Blockstream has expanded its bitcoin satellite service to the Asia-Pacific region and added support for Lightning Network transactions.

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When the Tide Goes Out: Big Questions for Crypto in 2019

After this year’s wild market ride and many failed projects, what might cryptocurrency mean for money and finance in 2019 and beyond?

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Hong Kong Exchange 'Hesitant' to Approve Bitmain IPO, Says Source

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is reluctant to approve the IPO applications of Chinese bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers, according to a person involved in the talks.

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Crypto is for Activists: Why We Need More Cypherpunks, Not Cypherposers

Bitcoin is activism, not a get rich quick scheme or a startup platform, says Lamassu's Zach Harvey.

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Sephora Shoppers Are Getting Their First Bitcoin Using Crypto Startup Lolli

Sephora has joined the list of retailers at which shoppers can earn bitcoin rewards via the Lolli app.

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Blockchain Developer Role Tops LinkedIn’s 2018 Emerging Jobs List

The role of blockchain developer has leaped straight to the top of LinkedIn's list of emerging jobs for 2018.

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SeedCX Exchange Is Barring Employees from Crypto Trading

Seed CX has one of the crypto industry’s strictest policies on employee trading. In a word: Don’t.

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Violent Delights Lead to Violent Ends: Rebuilding After the Crypto Crash

While emerging assets are always turbulent, 2018 has been an especially violent year for the crypto markets. Lessons need to be learned.

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US Lawmaker Suggests 'WallCoin' to Fund Trump's Mexico Border Wall

Representative Warren Davidson has suggested using a cryptocurrency to crowdfund a wall on the Mexican border.

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STO Services Startup TokenSoft Acquires Stake in Regulated Broker-Dealer

STO facilitator TokenSoft has acquired interest in a regulated broker-dealer to provide services that were previously impossible for the firm.

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