Consensus 2015

Consensus 2015: The Day in Quotes

A round up of the best bitcoin and blockchain quotes from Consensus2015, CoinDesk's inaugural conference held in New York.

Business  ·  16 September 2015

Gallery: Consensus 2015 in Pictures

Over 500 attendees and speakers gathered inside New York's TimesCenter for CoinDesk's inaugural conference, Consensus 2015. Check out our highlights.

Business  ·  14 September 2015
Events

Citi, Micropayments and Social Good: Consensus 2015 Afternoon Sessions

Check out our round up of the afternoon sessions at CoinDesk's inaugural conference held in New York.

Business  ·  11 September 2015
News

Trust, Law Enforcement and Killer Apps: Consensus 2015 Morning Sessions

Check out our roundup of the morning sessions at Consensus 2015, held in New York.

Business  ·  10 September 2015
News

Live Blog: Consensus 2015 as it Happens

Live blogging from CoinDesk's inaugural bitcoin and blockchain conference: Consensus 2015.

Business  ·  10 September 2015
Regulation

Digital Currency Crimes Chief: DOJ Has No Bitcoin Agenda

DOJ Digital Currency Crimes Coordinator Kathryn Haun discusses the common ground her agency shares with innovators in bitcoin and blockchain.

Business  ·  10 September 2015
Hackathon

Blockchain Insurance Solution Wins Consensus 2015 Makeathon

The Consensus 2015 Makeathon drew to a close today when Team 15 was awarded the event's $5,000 prize for a blockchain insurance app.

Business  ·  9 September 2015
Charity

Can Bitcoin Make a Difference in the Global Aid Sector?

CoinDesk explores whether bitcoin and blockchain technology could make a difference in the global aid sector.

Markets  ·  9 September 2015
CoinDesk Events

Blockchain Ideas Explored at Consensus Makeathon Day One

Day one of the CoinDesk Consensus 2015 Makeathon brought together more than 60 participants seeking to uncover new applications for blockchain tech.

Business  ·  8 September 2015
News

Core Devs, Bankers and the FBI: What Not to Miss at Consensus 2015

We've handpicked a few moments to look out for over the course of CoinDesk's inaugural conference, Consensus 2015.

Business  ·  7 September 2015
News

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Queen of the Blockchain

Take a look at what drove bitcoin and blockchain headlines in the past week.

Markets  ·  5 September 2015
Startups

Gyft Co-Founder: Credit Card Spending Now Outpacing Bitcoin

Vinny Lingham, Gyft co-founder and CEO, explains how bitcoin payments on his digital card platform have decreased.

Business  ·  30 August 2015
CoinDesk Research

New Scholarships Aim to Boost Diversity in Blockchain Space

Consensus 2015 and the MIT Media Lab aim to boost diversity in the blockchain space by offering 50 scholarships to young women and people of colour.

Business  ·  6 August 2015
Venture Capital

FuturePerfect VC: Emerging Markets are Bitcoin’s Best Bet

FuturePerfect Ventures founding partner Jalak Jobanputra talks opportunities in the bitcoin and blockchain space and VC funding trends.

Business  ·  25 July 2015
Travel

Expedia’s Connie Chung: Purchases With Bitcoin Are Down 40%

Expedia's Connie Chung, senior payments product manager, speaks to CoinDesk about the travel giant's bitcoin payment integration.

Business  ·  22 July 2015