Blockchain Technology

Blockchain Technology

4 Hype-Free Predictions for Private Blockchains in 2016

To cut through the hype around blockchain tech, outspoken Eris COO Preston Byrne offers these four predictions for 2016.

Markets  ·  29 December 2015
Venture Capital

Report: Blythe Masters’ Blockchain Startup Struggles to Close Funding

Digital Asset Holdings, the startup led by ex-JP Morgan exec Blythe Masters, is apparently running into hurdles closing an investment round.

Business  ·  29 December 2015
Blockchain Technology

Bitcoin is Entering the Age of Practicality

As the end of the year approaches, Fluent co-founder Lamar Wilson discusses what he believes should be the industry's plan of action for 2016.

Markets  ·  24 December 2015
Privacy

What the Blockchain Means for Economic Prosperity

Authors Don and Alex Tapscott argue the Internet is entering a second era, one that gives us another shot to achieve a prosperous digital future.

Markets  ·  24 December 2015
Banking

2015 Was the Year of the Blockchain

Financial Services Club chairman Chris Skinner discusses why 2015 marked a turning point for global bitcoin and blockchain discussion.

Business  ·  22 December 2015
Insurance

Why Insurers Caught the Blockchain Bug in 2015

Z/Yen's Michael Mainelli explores how distributed ledgers could at last fully modernise an insurance industry that still over relies on paper.

Markets  ·  22 December 2015
Startups

How Provenance is Channeling the Blockchain for Social Good

Jessi Baker, CEO and founder of London-based startup Provenance, aims to channel the potential of distributed ledgers to bring about social good.

Business  ·  17 December 2015
Banking

12 More Banks Join Blockchain Consortium R3

Twelve more banks have joined the distributed ledger consortium led by startup R3CEV.

Business  ·  17 December 2015
Payments

McKinsey Report Predicts Four Stages of Blockchain Adoption

The wider adoption of blockchain technology by financial incumbents is likely to take place over four stages according to a new report by McKinsey.

Markets  ·  16 December 2015
SEC

SEC Approves Overstock’s Plan to Issue Blockchain Securities

The SEC has approved Overstock's plans to issue stock via the blockchain through its subsidiary tØ platform, a report says.

Business  ·  16 December 2015
Banking

ING Exec: ‘All Our Business Lines’ Involved in Blockchain Exploration

CoinDesk interviews ING's Mark Buitenhek to discuss the banking group's ongoing work on blockchain applications.

Business  ·  14 December 2015
Startups

How Deloitte’s Rubix is Approaching Blockchain Tech

In a new interview, CoinDesk speaks to the co-founder of Deloitte's Rubix project, a service it calls a "one-step blockchain software platform."

Business  ·  13 December 2015
Startups

Blockchain Technology Explored at TechCrunch Disrupt London

Blockchain technology was discussed during a panel at TechCrunch Disrupt London, held earlier this week.

Business  ·  9 December 2015
Music

Grammy Winner Imogen Heap: Blockchain Tech Can Empower Artists

British singer and songwriter Imogen Heap has discussed how blockchain technology could help empower musicians.

Markets  ·  9 December 2015
Banking

Deutsche Bank: Blockchain Tech Will Go Mainstream in Next Decade

Deutsche Bank believes that blockchain technology will become more widespread in the next 10 years.

Business  ·  4 December 2015