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Ethereum Used for ‘First’ Paid Energy Trade Using Blockchain Tech

The Ethereum blockchain is being used by Transactive Grid to log energy created by solar panels so that it can be sold to connected neighbors.

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Why Datt is Sticking With Bitcoin Over Ethereum

Bitcoin or Ethereum? One decentralized protocol developer discusses why he is sticking with bitcoin over a new alternative.

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Crypto Exchange Service ShapeShift Offline After Hack

Digital currency exchange service ShapeShift is offline after a security incident earlier this week.

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Libertarian Party of Texas to Store Election Results On Three Blockchains

The Libertarian Party of Texas will log the results of its ballot initiatives on three separate blockchains implemented by Blockchain Technology Corp.

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Intel Unveils 'Sawtooth Lake' Proposal at Hyperledger Meeting

Tech giant Intel unveiled a new experimental distributed ledger platform dubbed "Sawtooth Lake" at a Hyperledger meeting today.

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Hours After Launch, OpenBazaar Sees First Drug Listings

The open-source peer-to-peer marketplace software OpenBazaar is now live, marking a major milestone for the long-running project.

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R3 Announces New Distributed Ledger Technology Corda

R3 is building a blockchain platform designed to work without a central controller while still working with banks and regulators.

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Blockstream Adds Another Marquee Developer in Security Pioneer Christopher Allen

Blockstream has hired online security pioneer Christopher Allen as its standards and identity practice specialist.

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Interpol War Game Models Chase for Bitcoin Blackmailers

Interpol conducted a war game scenario last week that centered on discovering the identity of a blackmailer demanding a bitcoin ransom.

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Blockstream Among 10 New Firms to Join Hyperledger Blockchain Project

Bitcoin development startup Blockstream is among 10 firms that have joined the Hyperledger blockchain project.

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