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October 20th, 2017 "Not voting is not a protest. It is a surrender." – Keith Ellison Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE THE FEATURE Vote for CoinDesk's Most Influential People in Blockchain 2017 We couldn't keep the secret for long… An early version of CoinDesk's 'Most Influential 2017' voting list went viral yesterday, echoing across social media. In response, we've fast-tracked the release of our public vote. Launched today, we believe what we've compiled is unique in scope. For the first time, we're allowing voting by five separate categories, and it's worth noting that this year's list spans more than 100 names from around the globe, representing what we believe is a truly international cross-section of the industry's best. Disagree? We'll be keeping a watchful eye on write-in candidates for the next two weeks, seeking to expand our list. Looking ahead, the voting will inform our fourth annual Top 10 list to be released as part of CoinDesk's 2017 Year in Review.  Read the whole story Tweet Share ⭐️ COINDESK SPONSOR ⭐️ How to Start Trading Cryptocurrencies for Profit. This FREE master class shows what EVERYONE needs to know about trading digital currencies like bitcoin right now... For more information, click here. Wait, there's more: Every Asset Ever: Circle Pulls 'Trigger' on Investment Product Pipeline Circle is seeking to expand, and this time it's made a key acquisition to further its interests in applying cryptocurrencies to mainstream investing. Ether Prices Hold Above $300 as Fork Fears Fade The price of ether continues to hold steady despite linger uncertainty surrounding a recent software upgrade. Vote for CoinDesk's Most Influential People in Blockchain 2017 Who made the biggest impact this year? Complete our "Most Influential" survey for a chance to win a 50 percent discount for Consensus 2018. DTCC Milestone: $11 Trillion in Derivatives Gets Closer to the Blockchain Working through the issues of using ethereum's smart contract language, DTCC and Axoni move $11 trillion worth of derivatives closer to blockchain. Russia's Government to Test Blockchain Land Registry System The Russian Federation is launching a blockchain land-registration pilot project in 2018, according to the Ministry of Economic Development. Cisco Seeks to Protect Blockchain System for IoT Device Tracking In a new patent filing, tech giant Cisco describes a blockchain management system for monitoring Internet of Things devices on a network. Microsoft CEO Challenges Swift: Build 'Useful' Blockchain Applications The CEO of Microsoft believes blockchain can have "massive implications," a comment that helped close Swift's annual Sibos conference this year. Blockchain Startup Sun Exchange Raises $1.6 Million in New Seed Funding Blockchain company Sun Exchange has raised $1.6 million in new seed funding from a group of early-stage investors and startup accelerators Is Blockchain Worth the Trouble? Blythe Masters (and More) Say Yes at Sibos While blockchain solutions can be expensive, it's a price worth paying to mitigate security weaknesses, says Digital Asset's Blythe Masters. Sweden's Government Sold Bitcoin Today At Above Market Rates The Swedish Enforcement Agency concluded its week-long bitcoin auction, making nearly 50 percent more than the past market rate. Attorney General Jeff Sessions: Bitcoin on Dark Web 'Is a Big Problem' U.S. Attorney General Jeffrey Sessions is concerned about the use of bitcoin by dark markets online. Inspector General: US Mint Should Consider Bitcoin's Impact The Treasury Department's inspector general said that the long-term impact of cryptocurrencies on the US Mint's business model should be considered. Jaguar-Backed Blockchain Startup Completes $6 Million ICO Blockchain data startup DOVU has raised roughly $12 million in an initial coin offering (ICO). Chinese Search Giant Baidu Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Consortium Chinese search engine giant Baidu has become the latest premier member of the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain consortium. Go to CoinDesk BTC: $5,648.90 -0.89% ETH: $306.49 -0.64% @9:00 EST - More price details Copyright © 2017 CoinDesk, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you subscribed for updates on our website. Our mailing address is: CoinDesk 636 Avenue of the Americas New York City, NY 10011 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list