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August 19, 2016

Global fintech funding has fallen dramaticallyBitcoin Business

Global fintech funding has fallen dramatically

This story was delivered to BI Intelligence " Fintech Briefing " subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here . After significant growth in Q1 2016, global VC-backed fintech funding in Q2 2016 dropped back to levels closer to those seen in Q4 2015,…
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August 19, 2016
Out-of-network ATM fees are droppingBitcoin Business

Out-of-network ATM fees are dropping

This story was delivered to BI Intelligence " Payments Briefing " subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here . The average fee assessed to consumers for using an ATM not affiliated with their bank decreased slightly, according to the latest edition of the…
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August 19, 2016
Ethereum Classic is Starting to MobilizeBitcoin Business

Ethereum Classic is Starting to Mobilize

Ethereum's original blockchain just won't die. The result of a hard fork of the ethereum network in July , the blockchain has not only survived, but it's evolving into a competing version of the decentralized application platform. Now, supporters of the platform are beginning to…
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August 19, 2016
How to Become a Thought LeaderBitcoin Business

How to Become a Thought Leader

A thought leader has to be declared a thought leader by someone else. A person can’t just stand up and declare, “hey, look at me, I’m a thought leader.” A thought leader gains this reputation by first proving their worth to others who know a…
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August 19, 2016
Japan May Be Left behind in Blockchain RaceBitcoin Business

Japan May Be Left behind in Blockchain Race

Lack of experts may dash Japan’s hopes of becoming a vibrant competitor in the blockchain technology sector at the world stage particularly for financial uses. Japan is the world’s second largest developed economy with an enviable record as one of the nations that have pioneered…
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August 19, 2016
Bitcoin Business

Term Sheet — Friday, August 19

Random Ramblings Yesterday we discussed how the timing of Jet.com's acquisition by Wal-Mart could have negative tax implications for Jet.com's venture capital investors. Three other Jet.com acquisition notes: 1. We've learned from multiple sources that the effective cash sale price works out to $9 per…
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August 19, 2016
vDice Brings SatoshiDice-Like Game for Ethereum UsersBitcoin Business

vDice Brings SatoshiDice-Like Game for Ethereum Users

is the first commercial, on blockchain, betting game for Ethereum. vDice It’s a tribute to the super successful SatoshiDICE game; Bitcoin’s first big hit. In 2013 the game sold for over 100,000 Bitcoins (approx $100,000,000 on current rates). The creators have delivered a beautiful, working…
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August 19, 2016

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