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itBit is a Singapore-based Bitcoin exchange that offers cryptocurrency trading services to users, including over-the-counter exchanges. itBit entered the cryptocurrency market as a direct competitor to Coinbase in November 2013 and is regulated like a commercial bank.

Watch Out!, Inc, the company behind the eponymous safety app, has acquired BitWall, a Bitcoin-focused startup which helps online publishers maximize profits in more efficient ways using Bitcoin.

A commercial bank based in New York, Metropolitan recently shared the fact that cryptocurrency investors and clients make more than 15 percent of their deposit transactions. Metropolitan plans to keep moving in this direction by continuing its support for digital asset traders.

Amazon has officially carved a place for itself in the blockchain industry through its cloud subdivision —Amazon Web Services (AWS) by partnering with Kaleido, which aims to create ease-of-access for the implementation of blockchain technology by enterprises and businesses.

Nick Szabo is a computer scientist, legal professional and a living legend in both the cryptocurrency and cryptography worlds. He is most popularly known for his creation of smart contracts and Bit Gold, a theoretical predecessor to Bitcoin core.

Stellar Lumen is a platform that aims to integrate decentralized ledger technology with the existing financial infrastructure by decentralizing the entire process. It's also tied to the Stellar Development Foundation; a not-for-profit organization focused on fighting poverty by making money transfers easier for third world countries.

Verge cryptocurrency and Pornhub announced a partnership that will enable users to pay for services on the adult content site with the Verge token XVG. Pornhub stated that due to its efforts to stay up-to-date with issues concerning the privacy and payment preferences of its community, it would now accept Verge as a means of payment.

The EOS Initial Coin Offering lasted for months, but raised $4 billion, easily dwarfing the $1.7 raised through private investors by messaging app Telegram. The EOS community has been touting the incredible potential for the cryptocurrency and getting a lot of traction within the blockchain community.

Waves is a new blockchain developed and operated by Waves Platform AG. Waves platform allows users to create, distribute and trade their custom tokens in a transparent, auditable and decentralized form.