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UK Government-Backed Accelerator Will Sponsor Blockchain Startups

A U.K. government-backed startup accelerator is now looking to invest in blockchain startups moving to the nation.

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Swedish Bank Inks Deal to Offer Crypto Fund Trading

A blockchain startup based in Sweden, has signed a software license agreement with a local bank to deliver a crypto fund trading service.

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Bitcoin Wallet Provider Receives E-Money License From UK Regulator

Wirex, a bitcoin wallet and payment card provider, has become the third crypto company to receive an e-money license from U.K. financial regulators.

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FTC Issues Warning on Bitcoin Blackmail Scams

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers warns about a new type of bitcoin scam that attempts to blackmail men.

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US Congresswoman Reveals She Bought Ether and Litecoin Last Year

Hawaiian Representative Tulsi Gabbard bought more than $1,000 each of ethereum and litecoin last December, according to a public filing.

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MetLife Asia Affiliate Trials Blockchain Insurance Product

MetLife Asia affiliate LumenLab has successfully trialed a blockchain-powered insurance product to offer financial protection to pregnant women.

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A Canadian Government Body Has Built an Ethereum Blockchain Explorer

The National Research Council of Canada is using IPFS to host an ethereum blockchain explorer for grants and contributions.

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The Trick to Selling Blockchain Solutions? Don't Say 'Blockchain'

Once a sure way to get a meeting, startups building blockchain solutions are focusing more on the benefits of their products than the tech itself.

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US Senators Raise Crypto Mining Concerns, Propose Government Blockchains

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hosted a hearing Tuesday on the "energy efficiency of blockchain and similar technologies."

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Tron's BitTorrent Acquisition Triggers String of Employee Exits

At least five BitTorrent employees have left BitTorrent due to disagreements related to its acquisition by Tron founder Justin Sun.

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