Blockchain

Blockchain

US Treasury Publishes 5 Tips For Blockchain Projects

The US Treasury Department has just published five tips for building blockchain projects based on lessons learned during work on a proof-of-concept.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 March 2018
Blockchain

Crypto Startup Blockchain Partners With UN Officials on Sustainability Goals

Cryptocurrency wallet startup Blockchain is partnering with the United Nations to explore applications of blockchain in a range of areas.

Business  ·  1 March 2018
Regulation

Crypto Nodes Are One Step Closer to Legal Protection in Arizona

The Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill protecting blockchain node operators from local restrictions.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 February 2018
Blockchain

500 Startups, Huobi Labs to Incubate Blockchain Projects

Silicon Valley accelerator 500 Startups is partnering with Huobi Labs to help new blockchain companies get off to a good start.

Business  ·  20 February 2018
Crime

Cisco: Bitcoin Phishing Scam Bagged $50 Million Over 3 Years

Cisco has released new information about a bitcoin phishing scam that involves websites masquerading as Blockchain.info.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2018
Regulation

DC Blockchain Hearing Sees Call for Congressional Commission

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology seemed excited about blockchain's applications after Wednesday's hearing.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2018
Regulation

What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain

The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology will oversee a hearing on blockchain applications on Valentine's Day.

Business  ·  13 February 2018
Regulation

Arizona Law Would Define When ICOs Are Securities

Two new bills introduced to the Arizona legislature would create legal definitions for cryptocurrencies and blockchain if passed.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2018
Blockchain

CME to Patent System for Seamless Blockchain Rule Changes

A new patent application from the CME outlines ways in which the rules underlying private blockchains can be rewritten.

Business  ·  12 February 2018
Crime

Bush Security Advisor Warns Against Blockchain Cold War

One of the architects of U.S. monetary policy discusses the risks of blockchain adoption to what he sees as a delicate geo-political balance.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 February 2018
Blockchain

The ‘Dean of Blockchain Lawyers’ Just Got a New Job

Marco Santori is leaving Cooley to become president and chief legal officer of Blockchain, a longtime client and one of the earliest wallet startups.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
Blockchain

Audit Giant DNV GL Partners With Blockchain Startup to Track Assets

DNV GL and VeChain are teaming up to develop a blockchain to track arack all shipments.

Business  ·  25 January 2018
Ethereum

Canadian Research Body Pilots Ethereum in Transparency Push

The National Research Council of Canada is trialing the ethereum blockchain for recording government contracts.

Tech  ·  22 January 2018
Blockchain

New Bill in Colorado Encourages State to Adopt Blockchain for Data Security

A new state bill introduced to the Colorado Senate is looking at using blockchain technology to secure private data from cyberattacks. 

Policy & regulation  ·  18 January 2018
Florida

Florida Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Signatures, Smart Contracts

A new bill introduced to the Florida House of Representatives aims to legally recognize blockchain records and smart contracts.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 January 2018