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Why Microsoft Wants ‘Every Blockchain’ on its Azure Platform

Microsoft's head of technology strategy opens up about the firm's plans to carve out a market position in the blockchain space.

Markets  ·  9 February 2016
Exchanges

BitPay Among Latest to Join Microsoft Blockchain Platform

BitPay is among four new partners joining Microsoft's forthcoming blockchain-as-a-service offering on its Azure platform.

Tech  ·  5 January 2016
Ethereum

Microsoft Explores Adding Ripple Tech to Blockchain Toolkit

Microsoft has issued an update to its blockchain toolkit offering, revealing it is exploring how to add Ripple's Interledger protocol.

Tech  ·  8 December 2015
Ethereum

Ethereum Swaps Tool Added to Microsoft’s Blockchain Sandbox

Microsoft has added a new decentralized application to its Ethereum blockchain-as-a-service toolkit introduced in October.

Tech  ·  23 November 2015
Ethereum

Microsoft Rolls Out Ethereum Toolkit for Business Users

Computing giant Microsoft is rolling out a toolkit that will let its enterprise users build on the Ethereum protocol.

Business  ·  28 October 2015
Microsoft

Microsoft’s John Farmer: Bitcoin is Blockchain’s Least Interesting App

Microsoft director of technology and civic innovation, John Paul Farmer, explains how his team is exploring use cases for blockchain technology.

Markets  ·  17 August 2015
Startups

Microsoft Explores Blockchain Tech’s Use for Social Good

The topic of how blockchain technology can be used to support social good was discussed at an event hosted by Microsoft last night.

Business  ·  28 July 2015
Europe

Microsoft: Bitcoin Payments Not Available in Europe

Despite rumors to the contrary, Microsoft has indicated that its bitcoin payments program currently remains limited to US customers.

Business  ·  3 February 2015
Exchanges

Microsoft: Bitcoin Regulation Will Influence Expansion Plans

Microsoft issues new details about its surprise decision to accept bitcoin for digital goods this December.

Tech  ·  30 December 2014
BitPay

Industry Views: What Does Microsoft Mean for Bitcoin?

Following Microsoft's decision to embrace bitcoin, CoinDesk surveys thought leaders in the industry for their assessment of the news and its impact.

Markets  ·  11 December 2014
Exchanges

BitPay: Microsoft Has Aggressive Global Vision for Bitcoin

CCO Sonny Singh opens up about BitPay's partnership with Microsoft and reveals the tech giant is seeking to support bitcoin with a long-term strategy.

Tech  ·  11 December 2014
Startups

Microsoft Adds Bitcoin Payments for Xbox Games and Mobile Content

Microsoft now lets users add bitcoin to their online accounts, enabling payments for apps, games and other digital content through its Xbox platform.

Business  ·  11 December 2014
Microsoft

Bill Gates: Bitcoin Highlights the Utility of Digital Money

Bill Gates suggests he has yet to see the benefits bitcoin could bring to global finance.

Markets  ·  2 October 2014
Markets

Google Search Integrates Bitcoin Price Calculator

Google's search engine has been updated to display bitcoin prices in response to certain queries.

Markets  ·  15 July 2014
Startups

Microsoft Updates Bing Search Engine for Bitcoin Currency Conversions

Microsoft has added bitcoin currency conversions to its Bing search engine, which could pressure Google to follow suit.

Business  ·  10 February 2014