Companies

Europe

Digital Trade Chain: 7 Banks Could Go Live With Blockchain in 2017

A group of seven major banks is partnering on a new blockchain-based trade finance project.

Business  ·  18 January 2017
China

China’s Biggest Blockchain Startup Will Release New Tech in 2017

Shanghai-based Juzhen Financials plans to launch its own proprietary blockchain technology for banks this year.

Business  ·  18 January 2017
Acquisitions

Overstock’s TØ Blockchain Platform Acquires Market Data Firm

Blockchain-powered securities trading platform tØ has acquired a Singapore technology firm as part of plans to enhance its information services.

Business  ·  18 January 2017
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange Coinbase Receives New York BitLicense

San Francisco-based bitcoin exchange Coinbase has been granted its New York BitLicense, allowing it to continue doing business in the state.

Business  ·  17 January 2017
Exchanges

Coinbase CEO: IRS Battle Could Cost Startup $1 Million

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently weighed in on his startup's ongoing fight with the IRS.

Business  ·  16 January 2017
Exchanges

UK Exchange Coinfloor Embraces ‘No-Fee’ Bitcoin Trading

The world's largest GBP bitcoin exchange has announced it will adopt a 'no-fee' trading policy starting later this week.

Business  ·  16 January 2017
IRS

Coinbase Prepares to Fight IRS Summons With New Court Filing

An attempt by the IRS to obtain user records from digital currency exchange Coinbase just got more complicated.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 January 2017
Regulation

A Chinese Bitcoin Startup Has Stopped Some Services Due to Central Bank Concerns

A long-running bitcoin investment platform is shifting gears in light of regulatory scrutiny in China.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 January 2017
New York

Deloitte Launches Blockchain Research Lab in New York

‘Big Four’ accounting firm Deloitte has launched its second blockchain-focused R&D lab, with more planned for later in 2017.

Business  ·  12 January 2017
Japan

Japanese Government Sends Blockchain Startups Abroad for Innovation Program

Japan’s government is sending three blockchain startups to the US as part of a technology innovation program.

Business  ·  11 January 2017
Startups

US Food and Drug Administration to Study Blockchain Healthcare Applications

The US government agency responsible for health and safety is now studying blockchain tech.

Business  ·  11 January 2017
Coinbase

Bitcoin Investing: Where Wall Street and Silicon Valley Meet

Chris Burniske and Adam White discuss their recently published white paper, setting out what they see as the tech's investment potential.

Business  ·  11 January 2017
Europe

Sweden’s Blockchain Land Registry to Begin Testing in March

A group working to bring a blockchain land registry to Sweden has announced new updates.

Business  ·  10 January 2017
Bitcoin

Toward Better Security and Governance With Blockchain

Bitfury's Valery Vavilov argues that blockchain technology will prove key to providing a more secure and inclusive world.

Business  ·  10 January 2017
Crime

Bitcoin Exchange Operator Pleads Guilty to Money Crimes

The former operator of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has pleaded guilty in federal court.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 January 2017