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Bitcoin Plays a Role in Humanitarian Assistance

Bitcoin Plays a Role in Humanitarian Assistance

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interview January 17, 2019 Converse with Hoo.com Founder Wang Ruixi on His Six Years in Crypto from Miner Reseller to Wallet Operator

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Blockchain

China Telecom BestPay Raise 945mln to Focus on Blockchain and AI

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China Telecom BestPay, the third largest payment platform operator in China, has raised 945 million yuan ($140 million) purposefully for bringing in blockchain and artificial intelligence advances. The company, founded in 2011, is a wholly owned subsidiary of ...

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Bitcoin

Elastos and Huobi Faces Lawsuit Filed by US Investors

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It seems that the creators of Elatos (ELA) and the major crypto exchange Huobi are getting into trouble as investors of ELA ICO accused them of hosting unauthorized security sale. The sue case has been filed with the New York Supreme Court which cal...

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Press-release

PlatON Announces Partnership with HashKey Group to Offer Key Management Service

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Mining

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Technologies

PlatON: A High-efficiency Trustless Computing Network Founded by China’s Crypto ‘Godfather’

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Interview

Converse with Hoo.com Founder Wang Ruixi on His Six Years in Crypto from Miner Reseller to Wallet Operator

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