MIchael Collins
Writer
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Michael is a news reporter for Bitrates with a central interest in international regulations and their effects. Business-minded and a major sports-enthusiast, he broke into writing through data analysis and eventually derivative futures. A firm believer in altcoins and the impact of a market-wide push for development, his attention to the development of blockchain and cryptocurrencies continues to grow. Michael is a resident of the United States.
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Swiss Bank Maerki Baumann to Partner with Various Cryptocurrency Firms
Swiss Bank Maerki Baumann is opening itself to new cryptocurrency accounts with additional crypto-related services to be provided.
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Thomson Reuters Partners with CryptoCompare for Crypto Expansion to Eikon Platform
Thomson Reuters has partnered with CryptoCompare to add order book and trade data for 50 new cryptocurrencies into the Eikon platform.
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Benson Oaks Establishes $100 Million Investment Fund for Israeli Blockchain
European investor Benson Oaks is establishing a new, $100 million fund to support and guide Israeli blockchain startups.
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Winklevoss Twins Snatch NYSE Cornish to Act as Gemini's First Chief Tech Officer
Robert Cornish departs from the New York Stock Exchange for Gemini as Wall Street executives trend towards blockchain and cryptocurrency.
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What to Expect and Who to See at Fintech 2018 (July 6-13)
The fifth installment of Fintech Week London gathers some of fintech's leading innovators in discussion of the industry's development.
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Iceland's Crypto Mining Infrastructure Is Shaping the Global Market
Iceland's abundant domestic resources are changing the landscape of crypto miners, opening doors for firms previously kept out of the market.
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London Plays Host to Blockchain Alternative Investment Conference
London's Blockchain Alternative Investment Conference commenced Monday with an impressive slate of speakers scheduled for the two-day event.
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John McAfee Running for 2020 Presidential Election on Pro-Cryptocurrency Platform
John McAfee has announced his intent to run a pro-cryptocurrency platform during his campaign for the 2020 Presidential Election.
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Smart Contracts on the Edge of Revolutionizing the Legal Industry
Smart contracts could turn the legal system upside down. Automating contracts and adding security, attorney roles may be rapidly shifting.
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Blockchain Security under Pressure from Amber Baldet at Ethereal Summit
Amber Baldet returned to headlines at the Ethereal Summit. Upselling blockchain security via hybrid blockchains and increased permissions.