Buyer beware: the difference between ì and i can mean the loss of a few thousand dollars if you’re not careful.
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Pot Startup Uses the Blockchain to Smoke Out Weed Strains
TheraCann and StrainSecure have teamed up to turn pot DNA into intellectual property.
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Second US Congressional Hearing Is Scheduled on Facebook’s Libra Crypto
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has scheduled a hearing on Facebook’s libra cryptocurrency for July 17, one day after the Senate holds its hearing.
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Two Israeli Brothers Arrested for Phishing Fraud, Bitfinex Hack
The brothers two allegedly embezzled over $100 million over a multi-year scam.
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Mozilla Closes Holes That Led to Coinbase Hacks
Hackers used two simple Mozilla vulnerabilities to spear-phish Coinbase employees.
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Malta to Register All Rent Contracts on Blockchain
Prime Minister Muscat announced the proposed initiative during a Radio One interview.
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Russia May Allow Crypto Trading in Upcoming Legislation: Official
As Russia’s cryptocurrency bill inches towards being finalized, a government official has suggested that trading might be allowed.
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SWIFT Gives Blockchain Platforms Access to ‘Instant’ GPI Payments Following R3 Trial
Interbank messaging giant SWIFT will soon allow DLT-based trade platforms to make use of its GPI platform for traceable, near-instant payments.
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TechCrunch Founder Sells $1.6 Million House on Crypto Real Estate Platform
Michael Arrington has also dived into blockchain capital investments with his $100m firm, Arrington XRP Capital.
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Facebook Seeking Crypto Wallet Data Engineer, Regulatory Policy Expert
Facebook is seeking a data professional to work on its crypto wallet Calibra, as well as a policy specialist to help with regulatory hurdles.
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