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    Bitcoin and the Law of Conservation of Energy

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    By Alex Millar, In physics, the definition of “energy” is “that which allows work to be done.” This means that money is energy, since it can be used to do work via payments to people. The energy in money can be thought of as “economic...

    Report: Dark Net Rising in Use, Making Drugs Safer

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    By Jamie Redman The Internet has provided a new portal for narcotics customers and suppliers to gain access to illicit drugs, says the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). According to a research report by the organization, Dark Net Market...

    Amazon-Rival Rakuten Forms Blockchain Lab

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    by Jon Southurst Amazon competitor Rakuten is launching the Rakuten Blockchain Lab (RBL) in Belfast, UK, to explore potential applications for blockchain technology in fintech and e-commerce. Rakuten Sets Up Blockchain Lab The establishment of RBL stems from Rakuten’s...

    Japanese Banks Plan Blockchain Currency Exchange

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    By Stan Higgins, A group of Japanese financial institutions is looking to create a blockchain-based platform they could leverage to cut costs on domestic and foreign exchange services. Announced today, initial members include the Bank of Yokohama and SBI Sumishin Net...

    Bank Blockchain Developers Are Leaving for Startups

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    By Bailey Reutzel, Recent months have seen blockchain innovation professionals departing legacy financial institutions for smaller startups, but the motivations driving this shift in the industry are less than clear. To date, it’s been one of the less-discussed trends...
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