Consensus 2018

News

Joe Lubin and Jimmy Song Make Bitcoin Bet Over Blockchain ‘Magic Dust’

The ethereum evangelist and bitcoin maximalist battled it out onstage at Consensus 2018.

Business  ·  14 May 2018
Regulation

Crypto Self-Governance Touted as Solution to Regulatory ‘Mess’

With the absence of formal rules leaving gray areas, panelists at Consensus 2018 argued that crypto firms should lead the way with self-regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2018
Startups

Amber Baldet’s New Startup Is a Blockchain Dapp Store

Ex-JPMorgan blockchain lead Amber Baldet has finally revealed her new startup, a decentralized application store.

Business  ·  14 May 2018
Mining

Grappling with Crypto Miners’ Existential Question: ASICs or GPUs?

ASICs offer security. GPUs offer decentralization. The answer might come down to your view of governments.

Markets  ·  14 May 2018
Europe

EU, US Lawmakers Tout ‘Sandbox’ Approach for Blockchain Development

Lawmakers at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018 conference today argued that regulatory "sandboxes" may offer the best approach for blockchain innovation.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2018
Regulation

US Regulators Need to Move Faster on Crypto, Consensus Panelists Say

Early industry investors argued that US regulators must provide clarity in order for investors to capitalize on blockchain opportunities.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2018
Supply Chain

FedEx CEO: Adopt New Tech Like Blockchain or Be Disrupted

The chief of logistic giant FedEx has spoken of the need to adopt new technologies like blockchain at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018 event.

Business  ·  14 May 2018
News

St. Louis Fed President on Crypto: ‘Currency Competition Is Nothing New’

"The drift to a non-uniform currency could become a serious issue for the us if cryptocurrency reaches a large volume of trade."

Markets  ·  14 May 2018
BitPay

Florida Tax Collector to Accept Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash Payments

BitPay has partnered with a Florida county tax collector to facilitate tax payments in bitcoin and bitcoin cash.

Tech  ·  14 May 2018
Bitcoin

First Bitcoin Smart Contracts Sidechain Now Secured By 1 in 10 Miners

From miner adoption to a lightning-like network to new partners, RSK, which developed the bitcoin smart contracts sidechain, is building momentum.

Tech  ·  14 May 2018
Exchanges

BitGo Courts Wall Street With New Bitcoin Custody Products

Following its acquisition of a qualified custodian, BitGo is unveiling a new product suite Sunday designed to appeal to institutional investors.

Business  ·  14 May 2018