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Blockchain Ideas Explored at Consensus Makeathon Day One

Day one of the CoinDesk Consensus 2015 Makeathon brought together more than 60 participants seeking to uncover new applications for blockchain tech.

Business  ·  8 September 2015
News

Core Devs, Bankers and the FBI: What Not to Miss at Consensus 2015

We've handpicked a few moments to look out for over the course of CoinDesk's inaugural conference, Consensus 2015.

Business  ·  7 September 2015
News

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Queen of the Blockchain

Take a look at what drove bitcoin and blockchain headlines in the past week.

Markets  ·  5 September 2015
Startups

Gyft Co-Founder: Credit Card Spending Now Outpacing Bitcoin

Vinny Lingham, Gyft co-founder and CEO, explains how bitcoin payments on his digital card platform have decreased.

Business  ·  30 August 2015
Coinbase

USAA: Bitcoin and Blockchain Are FinTech Game-Changers

Vic Pascucci, current USAA head of corporate development, speaks to CoinDesk about his firm's interest in bitcoin and blockchain thechnology.

Business  ·  28 August 2015
Events

Nathaniel Popper: Bitcoin is Still Lacking a Killer App

Nathaniel Popper tells CoinDesk how he got into bitcoin and how his journey has shaped his understanding of the digital currency.

Business  ·  17 August 2015
CoinDesk Research

New Scholarships Aim to Boost Diversity in Blockchain Space

Consensus 2015 and the MIT Media Lab aim to boost diversity in the blockchain space by offering 50 scholarships to young women and people of colour.

Business  ·  6 August 2015
Venture Capital

FuturePerfect VC: Emerging Markets are Bitcoin’s Best Bet

FuturePerfect Ventures founding partner Jalak Jobanputra talks opportunities in the bitcoin and blockchain space and VC funding trends.

Business  ·  25 July 2015
Travel

Expedia’s Connie Chung: Purchases With Bitcoin Are Down 40%

Expedia's Connie Chung, senior payments product manager, speaks to CoinDesk about the travel giant's bitcoin payment integration.

Business  ·  22 July 2015
CoinDesk Events

$5,000 Up For Grabs at CoinDesk’s Makeathon

CoinDesk is now accepting applications for the Consensus 2015 Makeathon, which seeks to find fresh new use-cases for blockchain technology.

Business  ·  22 July 2015
Events

Gates Foundation’s Kosta Peric on Blockchain Tech and the Unbanked

CoinDesk speaks to Kosta Peric about the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's exploration of the blockchain, financial inclusion and more.

Business  ·  18 July 2015
News

For 24 Hours Only: A Special Deal For Our Readers

We're exactly 55 days away from Consensus 2015, So we're putting a limited batch of tickets on sale at 2-for-1 prices.

Business  ·  17 July 2015
News

Citi to Discuss Blockchain Tech Potential at Consensus 2015

Citi to discuss its plans for blockchain technology and digital currency at CoinDesk's Consensus 2015 conference in September.

Business  ·  10 July 2015
Exchanges

Ex-Coinbase Compliance Exec: Basic Questions Still Hold Back Bitcoin

CoinDesk speaks to ex-Coinbase CCO Martine Niejadlik regarding the state of compliance and regulation in the digital currency industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2015
Africa

Ben Parker: Bitcoin Has Potential in Fragile States

Ben Parker, co-founder of IRIN, a humanitarian news service spoke to CoinDesk about bitcoin's potential in fragile states.

Markets  ·  20 June 2015