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Bitcoin Daily: Singapore Sees Blockchain’s Cross-Border Benefits; NYAG Calls For Disclosure Of Bitfinex/Tether Deal
May 05, 2019

The New York State Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James wants to see documents regarding an alleged deal made between cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin operator Tether that “misled their clients and investors.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bitcoin Gets A Lift — For Now?
May 03, 2019

A real lift or a dead cat bounce? 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 completing this form, you...

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Microsoft Launches Azure Blockchain Service
May 03, 2019

Microsoft has announced the launch of Azure Blockchain Service, which simplifies the formation, management and governance of consortium blockchain networks. The news comes after the tech giant revealed Azure Blockchain Workbench last year, which gave developers a simple UI to model blockchain applications on a preconfigured Azure-supported...

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Bitcoin Daily: Chinese Blockchain Co. Invests In Cannabis; Canada, Singapore See Positive Results In Cross-Border...
May 03, 2019

The Bank of Canada and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that they have conducted their first successful experiment between the two banks on cross-border and cross-currency payments using central bank digital currencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Bitcoin Daily: Amazon Blockchain Service Expands; Cybercriminals Steal $356M In Crypto In Q1
May 02, 2019

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its Amazon Managed Blockchain, a service that enables users to create and manage scalable blockchain networks. The service will allow customers to quickly setup a blockchain network spanning multiple AWS accounts via the AWS Management Console, and is able...

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC Halts BTGN Trading; Scammers Target Crypto Users On Microsoft Outlook
April 30, 2019

A venure that would make it easier for consumers to pay for purchases in bitcoin is applying for a license from New York state regulators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Bitcoin Daily: Australian Crypto Fraudsters Racked Up $4.3M In 2018; Regs Tells Finland Crypto Companies...
April 30, 2019

Billionaire Michael Novogratz’s cryptocurrency investment firm lost $272.7 million during its first year of operations. 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,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Chinese Gov’t On Board For Building ‘Blockchain City’; Will McAfee Launch Bitcoin Debit...
April 29, 2019

The Chinese government is backing the construction of a “blockchain city” in the shipping lane of the Malaysian Malacca Strait. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Ohio Bill Urges Gov’t To Adopt Blockchain
April 28, 2019

Blockchain got a boost last week after the Ohio House Of Representatives introduced a bill that would let state government agencies use blockchain technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...