Consensus 2017

UK

Consensus 2017: CME Group, UK Royal Mint Detail Plans for Blockchain Gold

Derivatives giant CME Group and the UK's Royal Mint have revealed details about their plans to bridge the worlds of gold and blockchain.

Business  ·  23 May 2017
Bitcoin

Consensus 2017: Smith, Voorhees Talk Today’s Bitcoin Market Craze

ShapeShift CEO Erik Voorhees and Blockchain CEO Peter Smith took on the topic of bitcoin's market moves today.

Markets  ·  23 May 2017
Markets

Fidelity CEO Talks ‘Love’ For Bitcoin, Why Blockchain Will ‘Change’ Markets

At Consensus 2017, Abigail Johnson, chair and CEO of Fidelity Investments, went public with her enthusiasm for blockchain technology and its future.

Business  ·  23 May 2017
Blockstack

Blockstack Releases Blockchain-Powered, Tokenized Internet Browser

Blockchain startup Blockstack has released a decentralized browser aimed at making apps more easily accessible.

Business  ·  23 May 2017
Regulation

Consensus 2017 Day 1 Recap: Collaboration, Education and Patience

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson recaps a whirlwind day one at Consensus 2017, CoinDesk's New York blockchain conference.

Markets  ·  23 May 2017
Privacy

Consensus 2017: Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Puts Blockchain Privacy Into Focus

Privacy and confidentiality are big-ticket priorities for the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, ethereum-focused consortium launched in February.

Markets  ·  22 May 2017
Ethereum

Deloitte Joins Blockchain Consortiums Ethereum Alliance and Hyperledger

Deloitte has revealed that it's joining two blockchain consortium efforts: the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance and the Hyperledger project.

Business  ·  22 May 2017
Supply Chain

Over 30: Deloitte Adds ‘Mercury’ Project to Blockchain Prototypes

Deloitte has unveiled a new trade finance initiative, one that adds to its growing list of blockchain projects

Business  ·  22 May 2017
Payments

Consensus 2017: ‘The Future Is Here’ For Blockchain’s Cross-Border Impact

Cross-border blockchain use was up for debate during today's Consensus 2017 panels.

Business  ·  22 May 2017
BitPay

131 Countries: BitPay Goes International With Bitcoin Prepaid Visa Card

BitPay is expanding its prepaid bitcoin card offerings to more than 100 new countries.

Business  ·  22 May 2017
Supply Chain

Nuco Launches Blockchain Beta for TMX Group Natural Gas Exchange

Blockchain startup Nuco has launched into beta with a partnership with TMX Group in Canada.

Business  ·  22 May 2017
News

One for All? Citi, DTCC and PwC Talk Blockchain Teamwork at Consensus 2017

Enterprise blockchain was on full display at Consensus 2017 in New York City today.

Markets  ·  22 May 2017
Bitcoin

IC3 Debuts Upgraded Off-Chain Transaction Protocol ‘Teechain’

The Initiative For CryptoCurrencies & Contracts (IC3) has unveiled a new version of its Teechan off-chain transaction protocol.

Tech  ·  22 May 2017
Ethereum

ShapeShift Breaks New Ground With ‘Prism’ Digital Asset Portfolio Product

ShapeShift has unveiled a new product called 'Prism', one that brings a whole new style of investment to the cryptocurrency markets.

Business  ·  22 May 2017
Bitcoin

Consensus 2017: BitPay CEO Calls Bitcoin Fork ‘Only Option’ For Businesses

A panel focused on bitcoin scaling drew crowds at Consensus 2017 today, though panelists painted a somewhat murky picture of potential paths forward.

Tech  ·  22 May 2017