Switzerland Wants to Open a Sandbox to Attract More Blockchain Startups

Switzerland Wants to Open a Sandbox to Attract More Blockchain Startups
Switzerland’s government is considering new regulations in light of fintech advancements such as blockchain.

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Abu Dhabi Bank Partners with Ripple for Cross-Border Payments

Abu Dhabi Bank Partners with Ripple for Cross-Border Payments
Abu Dhabi’s largest bank has begun offering a new cross-border transaction service in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

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To Catch a Bitcoin Ransomer: Inside the FBI's Cyber-Investigation Process

To Catch a Bitcoin Ransomer: Inside the FBI's Cyber-Investigation Process
Ever wonder how the FBI catches ransomware perpetrators? This special agent laid out the process in great detail.

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A New Version of OpenBazaar is Just Months Away

A New Version of OpenBazaar is Just Months Away
OpenBazaar's development team has detailed forthcoming upgrades and a potential launch timeline for v2.0 of the decentralized e-commerce platform.

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Identity Startup Cambridge Blockchain Finishes $2 Million Fundraise

Identity Startup Cambridge Blockchain Finishes $2 Million Fundraise
Blockchain identity startup Cambridge Blockchain has finished raising $2m – money it plans to spend on pilot projects.

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R3 Director: 2017 is the Year of the DLT Pilot

R3 Director: 2017 is the Year of the DLT Pilot
Banking consortium startup R3 has predicted 2017 will be the year enterprises dive into testing pilot versions of DLT and blockchain apps.

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