CES 2020

Decred’s Akin Sawyerr Says Blockchain Is Part of Africa’s Political Future

Blockchain-based governance could lead the way towards better business and political practices around the world, says investor Akin Sawyerr.

People  ·  16 January 2020

The Open Index Protocol Aims to Decentralize Media

Amy James' Open Index Protocol is taking aim at YouTube and Instagram.

People  ·  15 January 2020
Overstock

Overstock CEO: Crypto Investments Are Ready for Prime Time

Overstock CEO and Medici Ventures President Jonathan Johnson believes crypto investments are finally ready to enter the real world.

Markets  ·  13 January 2020
Security

Hardware Is Hard: Two Blockchain Devices Win Plaudits at CES 2020

A blockchain-secured smartphone and home security camera won Innovation Awards at the annual trade show in Las Vegas. But don’t call the startups behind them hardware companies.

Tech  ·  11 January 2020
Collectibles

WatchSkins Is Creating Digital Collectibles for Your Wrist

A company called Watch Skins wants to turn digital wearables into new ways to express yourself – and let you own a piece of unique digital property, too.

Tech  ·  10 January 2020
ICOs

Is SardineCoin Real? The Sardines Are, At Least

SardineCoin seemed like a fishy proposition to the crypto world, but CoinDesk found the issuer’s booth, stocked with tins, at CES 2020.

News  ·  9 January 2020
MakerDAO

MakerDAO Pitches DeFi to the Masses at CES 2020

There's a "digital money" section on the show floor of this year's CES. MakerDAO's DAI is the only crypto with a booth.

Business  ·  9 January 2020
CoinDesk On Tap

Join CoinDesk Tonight in Las Vegas

See you tonight at G.O.A.T. for our first On Tap meetup in Las Vegas. Join us for an evening of brews, bitcoin and blockchain.

People  ·  8 January 2020
Blockchain

Sony’s Car Points to a Future of Machine-to-Machine Crypto Payments

Could Sony's sensor-laden car be the future of blockchain-based mobility?

Tech  ·  7 January 2020
Libra

Libra Association Exec: World Needs Us Because Bitcoin Is ‘Not a Means of Payment’

Libra Association Vice Chair Dante Disparte spoke at the Digital Money Forum at CES 2020, arguing for Libra's advantages over other bitcoin.

Business  ·  7 January 2020
CoinDesk On Tap

Join CoinDesk at CES This Week

Join us on Jan. 8 for an evening of brews and blockchain.

Tech  ·  6 January 2020
Wallet

AuthenTrend’s AT.Wallet Offers Fingerprint Security in Ultrathin Package

The AT.Wallet is a thin hardware wallet with an e-ink screen and fingerprint sensor.

Tech  ·  6 January 2020
Events

Join CoinDesk at CES Next Week

Join us on Jan. 8 for a CoinDesk OnTap meetup in Las Vegas.

People  ·  2 January 2020