Blockstream

Lightning Network

Bitcoin Lightning Payments Pass ‘Milestone’ With Blockstream Test

Bitcoin's Lightning Network has passed another key milestone.

Tech  ·  5 October 2016
Blockstream

Adam Back Appointed Blockstream CEO in Leadership Shake-Up

Bitcoin startup Blockstream has a new CEO.

Business  ·  3 October 2016
Lightning Network

Blockstream Adds to All-Star Blockchain Developer Team

Bitcoin startup Blockstream has announced a slew of new hires that serve to further boost the firm’s already impressive development team.

Tech  ·  15 August 2016
Acquisitions

Blockstream Buys Bitcoin Wallet to Boost Sidechains Development

Blockstream has acquired wallet provider GreenAddress in a move the startup says could impact the development of sidechains.

Markets  ·  27 July 2016
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Industry Seeking to Bridge Scaling Divide at July Meeting

Members of the bitcoin industry, including major players in the mining space, as set to meet in California this month, sources say.

Tech  ·  8 July 2016
Ethereum

What Ethereum’s DAO Disaster Means for Bitcoin Development

As The DAO struggles to find its path forward after multiple attacks, entrepreneurs must find a way forward. Is bitcoin's blockchain ready for them?

Tech  ·  22 June 2016
Blockstream

Shoot for the Moon or Take It Slow? Tech Giants Talk Blockchain

Leaders from IBM, Microsoft, Blockstream and Cognizant discuss how technology companies can best reimagine their products by building with blockchain.

Markets  ·  3 May 2016
Blockstream

The Path to Self-Sovereign Identity

Blockstream identity practice specialist Christopher Allen discusses how he believes identities should be managed and stored online.

Markets  ·  27 April 2016
Blockstream

Blockstream Adds Another Marquee Developer in Security Pioneer Christopher Allen

Blockstream has hired online security pioneer Christopher Allen as its standards and identity practice specialist.

Tech  ·  5 April 2016
Blockstream

Blockstream Among 10 New Firms to Join Hyperledger Blockchain Project

Bitcoin development startup Blockstream is among 10 firms that have joined the Hyperledger blockchain project.

Business  ·  29 March 2016
Blockstream

PwC Director: Blockchain Impact Could Create Winners and Losers

PwC's FinTech director discusses the professional services firm's new Blockchain Solution Portfolio and the way ahead for the technology.

Markets  ·  24 February 2016
Venture Capital

Blockstream Investors See Commercial Use Cases for Bitcoin Blockchain

Following Blockstream's $55m funding yesterday, CoinDesk speaks to investors who participated in the round.

Business  ·  4 February 2016
Venture Capital

Blockstream Raises $55 Million to Build Out Bitcoin’s Blockchain

Blockstream has raised $55m in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to $76m over two investment rounds.

Business  ·  3 February 2016
Bitcoin

Blockstream CEO: Bitcoin Creating ‘Toxic’ Environment for Developers

CoinDesk speaks to Blockstream CEO Austin Hill about the industry's ongoing debate on how best to scale the bitcoin blockchain.

Tech  ·  22 January 2016
Blockstream

5 Bitcoin and Blockchain Startups to Watch in 2016

Jad Mubaslat, CEO of BitQuick.co, lists the five companies he believes will have the biggest impact on the crypto industry this coming year.

Markets  ·  30 December 2015