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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will discuss the application of blockchain technology in derivatives markets during a meeting of its Technology Advisory Committee later this month. According to a notice published today, the hearing will take place on 26th January.
The long-lost CEO of what was once one of the most hyped bitcoin startups has resurfaced online after a near two-year absence from the community. Danny Brewster, the founder and CEO of Cyprus-based bitcoin banking startup Neo & Bee, is now tweeting promises investors will be reimbursed for past investments.
The European Securities and Markets Authority recently held an event in Paris that focused, in part, on the use of blockchains in mainstream finance. The subject came up during prepared remarks and during a panel that included representatives from startups and government entities.
Bitcoin lending startup Bitbond is now seeking to gain traction in Portugal and Brazil in 2016. The news comes amid reports that local regulators and universities are becoming more engaged in learning about the technology, and that bitcoin use may be on the rise.
As the price of bitcoin fell and mining difficulty rose this year, miners were forced to sell both their bitcoin holdings and newly mined coins to cover operating expenses and fuel growth. It was a tough year, says MegaBigPower founder and CEO Dave Carlson, but 2016 is looking brighter.
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