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ECB Vice President: Bitcoin Is Not A Threat To Central Bank Policy

September 22nd 2017

On Friday, the vice president of the European Central Bank dismissed bitcoin as “an instrument of speculation.” Vítor Constâncio asserted that bitcoin does not pose a threat to the ECB’s monetary control.

Bank Of America Shows Strong Support For Blockchain

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Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Supports Blockchain Innovation For Trade Finance

September 22nd 2017

Jeremy Nation

Blockchain technology has surpassed the conceptual stage and is being practically developed in 2017, according to Peter Jameson.

CFTC Files Civil Charges Against Gelfman Blueprint Inc 1

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CFTC Files Its First Fraud Charges Against Alleged Gelfman Bitcoin Scheme

September 22nd 2017

Matthew De Silva

On Thursday, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced that it has filed charges against Nicholas Gelfman and Gelfman Blueprint Inc. The CFTC complaint claims that over a two-year period, Gelfman and GBI fraudulently solicited more than $600,000 from investors for a bitcoin trading scheme.

Blockchain jobs in the US nearly double in the last 6 months

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AngelList: Cryptocurrency-Related Job Openings Nearly Doubled In Past 6 Months

September 22nd 2017

Adam Reese

The number of openings for cryptocurrency-related jobs listed on Angel.co has nearly doubled in the past six months, as employers seek new talent to meet both technical and non-technical needs.

US Dept of Energy selects Guardtime to develop blockchain based cybersecurity for energy grids

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DoE Selects Guardtime To Develop Blockchain-Based Cybersecurity For Energy Grids

September 22nd 2017

Adam Reese

The DoE has pledged to finance a partnership between Guardtime and various other public and private organizations that aims to enhance the functionality and security of electrical grids by integrating blockchain technology.

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Swisscom Launches Blockchain Subsidiary

September 21st 2017

Matthew De Silva

On Thursday, Swisscom AG, a telecommunications provider, announced that it has established a blockchain subsidiary.

ConsenSys And Tapscotts Warming To Ethereum Based Carbon Credits

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ConsenSys And Tapscotts Are Warming Up To Global Ethereum-Based CarbonX Platform

September 21st 2017

Jeremy Nation

The latest ConsenSys venture, CarbonX, will tokenize eco-friendly investments and carbon credits on the Ethereum blockchain.

CFTC Chairman Sees Bright Future For Blockchain

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CFTC Chairman Sees Bright Future For Blockchain

September 21st 2017

Matthew De Silva

On Wednesday, the chairman of the CFTC gave a keynote speech at the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s Blockchain Forum. In his remarks, he highlighted the exciting potential for blockchain-based regulation.

Origin To Test Blockchain Backed Peer2Peer Energy Trading In Australia

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Origin To Test Ethereum-Backed P2P Energy Trading In Australia With Power Ledger

September 21st 2017

Jeremy Nation

A test of Ethereum-based technology to underpin a marketplace trial for peer-to-peer energy trading will go live in Australia this October.

German central bank says blockchain unlikely to transform retail P2P payments

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German Central Bank Says Blockchain Unlikely To Transform Retail, P2P Payments

September 21st 2017

Adam Reese

Deutsche Bundesbank anticipates that blockchain technology will have little impact on retail and P2P payments, arguing that, especially in places like Europe, the systems in use today already meet consumers’ needs.

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Toshi Live on Ethereum Mainnet

After 5 months on the testnet, the Toshi App goes live today on the mainnet.

Geth 1.7.0 Release - Megara

IRS/Coinbase Hearing Scheduled for 10.5.17

The hearing on the United States' Petition to Enforce IRS Summons is scheduled for October 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley

ShapeShift Prepares to Leave the State of Washington

Today, ShapeShift joins some of the world’s most innovative blockchain technology companies in leaving the State of Washington.

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ECB Vice President: Bitcoin Is Not A Threat To Central Bank Policy

Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Supports Blockchain Innovation For Trade Finance

CFTC Files Its First Fraud Charges Against Alleged Gelfman Bitcoin Scheme

AngelList: Cryptocurrency-Related Job Openings Nearly Doubled In Past 6 Months

DoE Selects Guardtime To Develop Blockchain-Based Cybersecurity For Energy Grids

Swisscom Launches Blockchain Subsidiary

ConsenSys And Tapscotts Are Warming Up To Global Ethereum-Based CarbonX Platform

CFTC Chairman Sees Bright Future For Blockchain

Origin To Test Ethereum-Backed P2P Energy Trading In Australia With Power Ledger

German Central Bank Says Blockchain Unlikely To Transform Retail, P2P Payments

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Toshi Live on Ethereum Mainnet

Geth 1.7.0 Release - Megara

IRS/Coinbase Hearing Scheduled for 10.5.17

ShapeShift Prepares to Leave the State of Washington

Applications for ETHWaterloo Open

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Wall Street Blockchain Alliance Expands With Addition Of BlockEx And RiskSpan

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