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China, Alibaba Are Big Players On The Blockchain Patent Block

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As has been well-documented in this space, the damper on activity tied to cryptos has extended to social media. million in financing from a host of investors — including Maersk Growth, the venture capital (VC) arm of Maersk, the shipping firm. Yet, blockchain remains an area of interest.

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Spring Break Goes High-Tech

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From smart bags to social media, spring break is becoming a surprisingly digital and high-tech travel period in the U.S. There is risk in focusing on younger, less capitalized users, as college students are less likely to pay for Tinder Gold subscriptions. The words “spring break” evoke all kinds of mental images.