Irish Fund Managers Plan Blockchain-Powered Data Reporting Platform

Irish Fund Managers Plan Blockchain-Powered Data Reporting Platform
A trade group for investment funds in Ireland has announced it is developing a new blockchain proof-of-concept focused on regulatory reporting.

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Bitcoin's Privacy Gets 'Failing Grade' in 2016 Threat Report

Bitcoin's Privacy Gets 'Failing Grade' in 2016 Threat Report
A new report highlights some of the key privacy threats faced by bitcoin users in 2016.

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Bitcoin's Price is Flirting With $1,000 Again

Bitcoin's Price is Flirting With $1,000 Again
Bitcoin markets are breaking out, inching closer to $1,000.

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How Blockchain is Helping Solve Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome'

How Blockchain is Helping Solve Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome'
Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome' means that some tech firms are unable to compete internationally, but one blockchain consortium aims to change that.

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Fidelity’s Charity Arm Raised $7 Million in Bitcoin Donations in 2016

Fidelity’s Charity Arm Raised $7 Million in Bitcoin Donations in 2016
Fidelity Charitable, the public charity arm of mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments, raised $7m in bitcoin donations last year.

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459 Million Bitcoins: Exchange Volume Reached Peak Levels in Q4

459 Million Bitcoins: Exchange Volume Reached Peak Levels in Q4
The fourth quarter of 2016 was a volatile period for the price of bitcoin, as speculation increased and exchange-traded volume reached peak levels.

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