Nasdaq is open to becoming cryptocurrency exchange, CEO says

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Nasdaq is open to becoming cryptocurrency exchange, CEO says – Once the regulation is smoothed out and the space “matures”, Nasdaq would consider becoming a digital currency exchange, the company’s CEO says. – “Certainly Nasdaq would consider becoming a crypto exchange over time,” Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman says. – In the meantime, Nasdaq is supporting existing crypto exchanges, and announced a technology deal with Gemini Wednesday. Once the space matures, Nasdaq is open to becoming a platform for trading cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, according to the company’s CEO. “Certainly Nasdaq would…

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Japan’s GMO Internet to Roll Out Bitcoin Payroll System

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Japan’s GMO Internet to Roll Out Bitcoin Payroll System Japanese web giant GMO Internet Group revealed yesterday that it soon allow staff to receive some of their salary in bitcoin. GMO plans to start rolling out the system from February 2018 within GMO Internet Co., Ltd, with a gradual expansion across the entire group and its over 4,000 employees to follow. The company states: “The GMO Internet Group will contribute to the development of virtual currencies in the world by promoting efforts related to virtual currency throughout the group.” GMO…

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