Blockchain Technology

Governance

The Blockchain: An Experiment in Governance Without Power

Cryptocurrencies aren't just an experiment in monetary theory, but also a radical experiment in decentralized governance, says Ariel Deschapell.

Markets  ·  10 September 2016
Investments

Why Big Bank Blockchain Leads Are Leaving for Startups

Bank blockchain leads are leaving to build startups, a trend signalling that opportunities in the private blockchain space remain abundant.

Business  ·  20 August 2016
Blockchain Technology

With Blockchain, Where There’s Smoke, There’s Usually More Smoke

In this op-ed, Jonathan and Robert Wolinsky of the Genesis Project focus on the blockchain technology industry's inability to deliver on its promise.

Tech  ·  19 June 2016
Startups

The 9 Mistakes I Made When Bringing Blockchain to My Startup

In this opinion piece, entrepreneur John Rampton recalls the lessons he learned when trying to apply blockchain solutions to his startup.

Markets  ·  16 April 2016
Proof-of-Work

Can Trust-Based Private Blockchains Be Trusted?

Researcher Bob Wolinsky looks at the challenges facing permissioned blockchains, arguing they are unable to provide immutable records.

Markets  ·  5 March 2016
Regulation

European Parliament Event Explores Coding Regulation into Blockchain

A European Parliament event in Brussels today saw experts and regulators discuss the potential for encoding oversight into blockchain applications.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2016
Banking

ISITC: Majority of Securities Firms Plan to Explore Blockchain This Year

A new survey has revealed that the current buzz around blockchains is driving a focus on technological investment within the financial sector.

Business  ·  1 March 2016
Payments

D+H: 2016 Will See Blockchain Solutions Reach Banking Consumers

D+H executive Moti Porath tells CoinDesk about his firm's recent blockchain integration with its global payments hub.

Markets  ·  1 March 2016
Crime

Russia’s Central Bank to Study Blockchain Tech

The Bank of Russia has set up a working group to investigate potential applications of blockchain technology within finance.

Markets  ·  29 February 2016
Blockchain Technology

Imagine the Trust: Blockchain’s Growing Role in Financial Services

A look at how financial firms could benefit from the adoption of blockchain tech and some pitfalls to avoid along the way.

Markets  ·  27 February 2016
Regulation

CFTC Hearing Explores Role of Regulators in Blockchain Future

A meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee discussed how blockchain could reshape the derivatives market.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 February 2016
Europe

UK Financial Regulator Vows to Give Blockchain ‘Space’ to Grow

The UK FCA has said it does not plan to regulate the blockchain industry for now as it believes it needs "space" to grow.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 February 2016
Banking

Ripple: Distributed Ledger Tech Can Save Banks 42% on Payments

A new Ripple Labs report claims banks using XRP as a bridge currency could save up to 42% on costs today.

Business  ·  23 February 2016
Blockchain Technology

ISITC: Blockchain Investment Impact 12 to 18 Months Away

ISITC Europe CEO Nigel Solkhon talks about the group's plans for the securities-trading industry as blockchains approach widespread adoption.

Markets  ·  18 February 2016
Japan

Mizuho, Microsoft Japan Trial Blockchain System for Syndicated Loans

Financial services giant Mizuho has announced a second blockchain technology trial that will focus on syndicated loans.

Business  ·  18 February 2016