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    Intel is Winning Over Hyperledger

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    by Alyssa Hertig, With so much R&D ongoing in the blockchain sector, it’s hard for any new tech to separate from the pack. In addition to the sheer volume of designs for these new types of financial databases, separating the interesting ideas often requires...

    Local Chinese Government Helps Fund Blockchain Startup

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    By Jamie Redman, The Chinese government has had a keen eye on distributed ledger technology for quite some time. Now the government of Nanjing City has granted a blockchain startup Bankledger  1.5 million yuan, according to regional publication and forum8btc.com. The...

    China: More Barriers To Fiat Transactions – Bitcoin Continues

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    By William Suberg, China has stepped up controls over transactions in a bid to reduce capital outflow amid a waning yuan – yet bitcoin activity continues. The country’s regulator, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) in the past week announced spot...

    Russian Tax Office Updates Legal Stance On Bitcoin

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    By Kei K, A Russian Federal Tax Service Letter released a few weeks ago spelled out issues – including an implied statement that cryptocurrencies are not illegal – amongst others that affect the legal status of cryptocurrencies moving forward. Russian Blockchain...

    Smart Contracts Startup Hires Cryptographer Lisa Yin

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    By Stan Higgins, Smart contracts startup Symbiont has hired a cryptographer best known for her work in detailing how to break the SHA-1 hashing algorithm as its new chief security officer. Dr. Lisa Yin, who will also serve as chief cryptographer, was one of three...
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