Cloud

Dfinity Opens Platform to Outside Developers, Launches Decentralized TikTok Rival

Decentralized cloud computing startup Dfinity said its "Internet Computer" is now open to third-party developers.

Tech  ·  30 June 2020

AMD-Backed Blockchain Project Amassing 20K GPUs but Won’t Say Why

Following a seed funding round, AMD and Consensys-backed W3BCLOUD is tripling its GPU capacity for a range of new blockchain functions they don't want to discuss – yet.

Business  ·  25 June 2020
Google

Google Signs On as Network Validator for Blockchain Video Network Theta

Google is teaming up with Theta Labs in a move meant to help the video delivery network onboard users through Google Cloud.

Tech  ·  27 May 2020
Storj

Storj’s Decentralized Cloud Storage Service ‘Tardigrade’ Goes Live

The storage system splits files and stores them on multiple nodes to provide more security than centralized alternatives.

Tech  ·  19 March 2020
Exchanges

Crypto Exchanges Are Benefiting from Algorithmic Trading: Here’s How

Matthew Trudeau, chief strategy officer at crypto asset exchange ErisX, responds to a recent article on high-frequency trading by CoinDesk

Markets  ·  27 July 2019
Security

Desktop Crypto Mining Malware Is Disappearing but Cloud Computing Exploits Are Growing

A new report suggests that cloud containers are the next target for mining malware.

Markets  ·  24 July 2019
Mining

Polychain Leads $7 Million Round in Crypto Trading Desk Altonomy

Altonomy, a trading desk and cloud mining company, has raised $7 million in equity investment.

Markets  ·  15 July 2019
ConsenSys

Azure Integration Opens Blockchain Firm Kaleido to 80% of Cloud Market

Kaleido's blockchain solution now works on Microsoft Azure as well as AWS, giving it access to most of the cloud infrastructure market.

Business  ·  14 March 2019
China

Cloud Provider Xunlei Launches Blockchain File System

Xunlei Limited announced that it has launched a distributed file system called ThunderChain File System (TCFS) for its blockchain platform.

Business  ·  6 July 2018
China

China’s Security Ministry Touts Blockchain for Evidence Storage

China's Ministry of Public Security has developed a blockchain system aimed to more securely store evidence collected during police investigations.

Markets  ·  9 May 2018
Ethereum

AWS Is Making Hyperledger and Ethereum Easier to Use

The cloud computing giant's offering comes just as Digital Asset, another enterprise blockchain firm, announces a developer kit for smart contracts.

Business  ·  20 April 2018
DLT

Oracle’s Entrance: Database Giant Unveils Enterprise Blockchain Strategy

Oracle has become the latest tech major to launch a cloud-based blockchain services platform. But is it cannibalizing its core business with the move?

Business  ·  8 October 2017
News

IBM Opens Blockchain Garage in New York City

IBM has announced the opening of a new office for blockchain coders in a trendy New York City neighborhood.

Markets  ·  28 June 2016
Digital Currency Group

Amazon Web Services is Now Working With Blockchain Startups

Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing arm of the Web commerce giant, is partnering with investment firm Digital Currency Group.

Tech  ·  2 May 2016
Startups

IBM Targets Government and Healthcare Sectors With Blockchain Cloud Upgrade

IBM has announced a new framework for securing blockchain systems running in its cloud services.

Business  ·  29 April 2016