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Messaging Giant Line to Launch South Korean Blockchain Subsidiary
Japan-based social messaging platform Line is launching a blockchain-focused subsidiary in South Korea.
LINE (Nikhilesh De / CoinDesk)

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Startup Wickr Hints at Vision for Blockchain in Private Messaging
The company behind Wickr, the privacy-oriented instant message app, has been awarded a patent that proposes using blockchain to maintain chat records.
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Why Wiper Added Bitcoin to Its Disappearing Chat App
Messaging could be the logical starting point for digital currency adoption, according to the CEO of bitcoin-enabled chat app Wiper.
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Gliph Marketplace Launches as 'Craigslist for Bitcoin'
By implementing a peer-to-peer marketplace for users, Gliph is expanding beyond secure messaging with bitcoin.
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