Crypto 2.0

Decentralized Apps: Key Questions from a Bank Innovation Director

UBS's Alex Batlin discusses the future of decentralized applications and how they can resist centralizing forces.

Markets  ·  6 March 2016

Wanxiang Blockchain Labs Launches $300k Annual Grant Program

A $50m venture fund backed by Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang has announced a new blockchain-focused grant program.

Tech  ·  13 November 2015
Ethereum

Chinese Auto Giant Wanxiang Plans $50 Million Blockchain Fund

Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group has announced it intends to invest $50m in blockchain technology to improve its product lines.

Business  ·  29 September 2015
Startups

Colu Launches Beta Version of Digital Asset Platform

Israel-based colored coins startup Colu has launched the beta version of its developer platform. Based on bitcoin’s blockchain technology, the platform will enable developers and individuals to register and exchange digital assets. Additionally, Colu announced its integration with Revelator, a music business management platform. Amos Meiri, Colu CEO and co-founder, said in a statement: “The Colu team has […]

Business  ·  12 August 2015
Ethereum

Ethereum Launches Long-Awaited Decentralized App Network

Long one of the most ambitious projects in the industry, decentralized application platform Ethereum is set to open to the public tonight.

Tech  ·  30 July 2015
Venture Capital

Blockchain Project Factom Raises $1.1 Million in Crowdsale

Factom has closed $1.1m in new funding following the debut of a release client and before an expected beta client rollout.

Business  ·  22 July 2015
Health

How Bitcoin’s Technology Could Reshape Our Medical Experiences

Matt Weiss, Dan Elitzer and Joe Gerber examine how the technology behind bitcoin could assist with emergency and long-term medical treatment.

Business  ·  27 June 2015
News

New Colored Coins Implementation Released After Standard Drive Abandoned

A recent attempt to standardize the development of the oldest bitcoin protocol for asset transfer has resulted in a new implementation.

Tech  ·  24 June 2015
Blockchain Applications

How Bitcoin’s Technology Could Make Supply Chains More Transparent

Reid Williams and Joe Gerber examine how the technology behind bitcoin could make supply chains much more transparent.

Business  ·  31 May 2015
Smart Contracts

How Blockchain Tech is Inspiring the Art World

As the broad strokes of distributed ledger technologies gain traction, the art world is starting to pay attention.

Markets  ·  14 May 2015
Europe

Blockchain Tech Could Improve Banking, Says EBA Report

The Euro Banking Association (EBA) has explored the short-term implications of blockchain technology in its most recent report.

Markets  ·  13 May 2015
Crowdfunding

Swarm Targets Blockchain Governance in Platform Pivot

Swarm is pivoting toward decentralized governance, a decision that finds the project shifting away from its prior focus on distributed crowdfunding.

Tech  ·  27 April 2015
News

DigitalTangible Rebrands as Serica in Push Beyond Precious Metals

Crypto 2.0 startup DigitalTangible has announced it will rebrand as Serica (Greek for silk), a move that marks an expansion beyond precious metals.

Markets  ·  21 April 2015
News

Factom Raises $140k in First Day of ‘Software Sale’

Factom has raised 579 BTC, or roughly $140,000, through the first day of its software sale.

Tech  ·  1 April 2015
News

Meet Boost VC’s Youngest-Ever Bitcoin Entrepreneur

CoinDesk profiles Louison Dumont, the youngest-ever bitcoin entrepreneur to be accepted into the storied San Mateo incubator Boost VC.

Markets  ·  22 March 2015