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Gem Partners With Philips for Blockchain Healthcare Initiative -

Blockchain tech specialist Gem officially launched Gem Health today, an initiative aimed at promoting exploration of the emerging technology in the healthcare sector. As part of the announcement, Gem unveiled its first partner on the effort, healthcare giant Philips.

Pete Rizzo / Apr 26, 2016 02:36 pm

Bitstamp Could Face 'Bumpy' Road in Europe Despite New License -

What does Bitstamp's new license mean for the bitcoin market? And how does it compare to Circle's e-money license announced earlier this month? Market observers weigh in on these questions and more, shining a light on what they believe could be the path ahead for the bitcoin exchange.

Pete Rizzo / Apr 25, 2016 11:00 pm

Why Your Business Needs a Blockchain Czar -

Not sure how to implement a blockchain strategy at your business? Investor William Mougayar gives an overview of the ways enterprise businesses are seeking to establish and implement blockchain strategies, highlighting the pros and cons of each approach.

William Mougayar / Apr 25, 2016 10:17 pm

UK Treasury Won't Seek AML Rules for Bitcoin Wallet Providers -

The UK Treasury has said in a new report that it won't impose anti-money laundering (AML) rules on digital currency wallet providers in a bid to avoid overburdening those services. Published last week, the report details the UK government's plans to tackle money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

Stan Higgins / Apr 25, 2016 08:45 pm

Bitcoin Hits Four-Month High in Push Past $460 -

Bitcoin prices passed $460 on Monday, reaching their highest total in four months as the digital currency built on the previous week's gains. Bitcoin's inter-day price last exceeded $465 on 19th December, CoinDesk USD Bitcoin Price Index figures reveal.

Charles Bovaird / Apr 25, 2016 07:26 pm

SBI Leads Japanese Bitcoin Exchange's $27 Million Series C -

Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has raised $27 million in new funding, one of the largest rounds for a Japanese digital currency firm to date. The group of investors that took part in the round includes Labo Investment and SBI Investment.

Pete Rizzo / Apr 25, 2016 06:46 pm

DARPA Seeks Blockchain Messaging System for Battlefield Use -

A major US defense agency devoted to advanced R&D is seeking to create a secure-blockchain-based messaging system. According to a notice on its website, DARPA is looking to build a system that would use a "decentralized ledger" to facilitate the broadcast of encrypted secrets in a transparent fashion.

Stan Higgins / Apr 25, 2016 05:50 pm

Brazil's Bank Itaú Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium -

Brazil's Itaú Unibanco has become the first Latin America-based bank to join blockchain and distributed ledger consortium R3CEV. Launching last September with nine global banking partners, Itaú is the 45th global bank to join the R3 consortium.

Pete Rizzo / Apr 25, 2016 05:09 pm