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Lawmakers See Ohio As A Blockchain Hub
August 27, 2018

While lawmakers in Ohio are still figuring out how to use the blockchain, they’re interesting in putting that technology into practice. On Thursday (August 23), Ohio House of Representatives Speaker Ryan Smith brought together a group to talk about the state’s intent to bring in...

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Bitcoin Daily: Indiegogo Kicks Off 1-Percenter Token Sale, Binance Rolls Out Blockchain Incubator
August 24, 2018

Binance has unveiled more details about its Binance Labs Incubation Program, which was introduced in June, according to reports. Through the program, approximately eight to 10 companies work over a stretch of 10 weeks. In terms of frequency, Binance Labs CEO Ella Zhang said the...

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In Kenya, Banks Explore Blockchain For Payments
August 23, 2018

Bloomberg reports that banks in Kenya are pursuing regulatory approval to use distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to help facilitate payments and create credit scoring models. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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SEC Rejects Three Bitcoin ETFs
August 23, 2018

Another round of attempts to get bitcoin exchange-traded funds approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission has failed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Thailand Central Bank To Adopt Ripple Rival; WeChat Bans Crypto News Accounts
August 23, 2018

Bitcoin got a jump, spiking more than $400 to about a two-week high and nearing $7,000. The reasons for the boost were not all that clear on Wednesday (Aug. 22), with a following dip from those levels. However, even at around $6670, it is down...

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Blockchain To Get Its Motor Runnin’?
August 22, 2018

Blockchain, blockchain everywhere – and maybe this is where the road gets racy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Global Automotive Blockchain Revving Up?
August 22, 2018

The rubber meets the road where blockchain is concerned. One research firm has estimated that DLT focused on the automotive blockchain space will be worth $1.6 billion in just a few short years – and among other supply chains that could be transformed?  Look to the...

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Bitcoin Daily: US Senate Mulls Gov’t Blockchain; Australians Pay Bills Via Crypto
August 22, 2018

Bitcoin went red again on Tuesday (Aug. 21), with a slip of about 50 basis points on the day to a bit more than $6,000. The crypto world, of course, is waiting with bated breath to see what might happen with the U.S. Securities and...

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Amid Lira’s Lurch, Blockchain As Monetary Policy Fix?
August 21, 2018

Might it be blockchain’s turn to shine amid pockets of economic turmoil? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...