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Title: [2016-08-23] Rakuten banks on Belfast’s bitcoin expertise Post by: sirohige on August 23, 2016, 01:23:24 AM Rakuten, an online marketplace similar to Amazon and eBay, has opened a dedicated blockchain lab in the city after completing its takeover of local start-up Bitnet Technologies.
Prior to the acquisition, Rakuten owned a stake in Bitnet after investing in a 2014 investment round. Bitnet was subsequently tipped to become a major success but struggled to make a significant impact. http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/rakuten-banks-on-belfasts-bitcoin-expertise-417231.html |