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​​A company claiming that scalability concerns are stopping cryptocurrencies from becoming the money of the future says its “fully functional” blockchain could be the answer #SPONSORED

​​A joint report from China’s IT Ministry and Internet service provider Tencent Holdings finds that blockchain tech can enhance the transparency of financial services

⁠Reddit co-founder and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian is upholding his $20,000 Bitcoin (BTC) and $1,500 Ethereum (ETH) forecasts for 2018.

⁠Coinbase has jumped on the cryptocurrency gift card bandwagon, with users across the EU and Australia now able to spend their crypto balances on e-gift cards

⁠Major players (and trolls) are racing to file blockchain patents — is a legal war coming?

⁠Following last week’s “40 under 40,” Fortune has created a crypto-focused version of its prestigious honor roll for impressive young innovators at the intersection finance and tech

⁠Leanne Kemp, founder of blockchain diamond tracking platform Everledger, speaks to Cointelegraph about the role of sustainability in the diamond industry

⁠How five cryptocurrency influencers have become global business leaders in their own right

⁠Ripple released its Q2 market report, saying that XRP’s decline is in line with overall trends in the crypto market, which “underscores independence” from Ripple

⁠Mike Novogratz’s merchant bank Galaxy Digital led a $52.5 million fundraising round for crypto-lending firm BlockFi

⁠The Delaware Department of Justice has taken an apparent interest in the Poloniex exchange, asking a group of individuals to contact them if they experience account issues

⁠American digital asset manager Bitwise has applied for an SEC-regulated cryptocurrency ETF that would track 10 different assets

⁠Tezos, a controversial blockchain project that launched its beta network a year after its ICO, has announced that it will be audited by the ‘Big Four’ company PwC

​​KT Corp. has unveiled its blockchain system, built on top of its already existing nationwide network

​​The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has published a blockchain guidebook today, calling it one of the “most talked about” but “least understood” emerging technologies

​​The Monero web wallet has addressed “potential vulnerabilities” identified in a security review, with auditors concluding it offers “a high-quality user experience” #SPONSORED

​​The U.S. SEC has delayed judgment on a Bitcoin ETF application from investment firm Direxion until September 21

​​Singapore Airlines has launched its own airline loyalty digital wallet that uses blockchain technology

​​Gibraltar’s cryptocurrency and ICO platform GBX has launched with an initial support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, US dollars and its in-house Rock token

​​ConsenSys signs MoU with China’s Xiongan “next generation smart city” for blockchain consulting

​​TRON’s long-rumoured acquisition of BitTorrent Inc. has been confirmed by TRON founder Justin Sun, who notes that the two teams will now merge into one

​​China’s banking regulators are still playing down blockchain despite obvious interest. Could it have more to do with social situations?

​​July 24: Bitcoin broke through the $8,000 price point this morning, as the top cryptocurrency continues to outperform most other crypto assets

⁠The Libertarian Party candidate for Wisconsin governor will accept BTC donations, noting that he will “push all the way back” if the Ethics Commission files a complaint

⁠Bitcoin (BTC) broke through the $8,000 price point this morning, as the top cryptocurrency continues to outperform most other major crypto assets

⁠Back to basics. Refresh your understanding of cryptocurrency prices

⁠GE Ventures reveals investment in blockchain, Industrial Internet of Things startup Xage Security

⁠Around the world, blockchain-powered platforms are stepping up their effort to take over a $9 trillion industry

⁠The 37-year old BitFunder founder has pleaded guilty to federal charges on defrauding investors and obstruction of justice

⁠Canadians are reportedly using Bitcoin mainly for investment purposes, says a report conducted by the Bank of Canada