Events

Mining

Private Retreat to Unite Bitcoin Execs for Scaling Debate

The invitation-only Satoshi Roundtable is set to convene for its second year, this time playing host to discussions on bitcoin scaling.

Business  ·  5 February 2016
Hackathon

BNP Paribas Hosts Blockchain Tech Development Event

French banking services group BNP Paribas hosted a development event last month focused on blockchain technology.

Business  ·  3 February 2016
Events

Identity Startup Wins $15k at Santander Blockchain Competition

A Massachusetts company developing identity solutions for the blockchain won $15k at a startup competition hosted by Santander this week.

Business  ·  28 January 2016
PayPal

Offline Commerce App Wins $10k at Bitcoin Miami Hackathon

A bitcoin rewards concept took home $10,000 in bitcoin at the second annual Miami Bitcoin Hackathon held this weekend at The Lab Miami.

Business  ·  26 January 2016
Bitcoin Protocol

Bitcoin Industry Optimistic Amid Bitter Battle for Scaling Solution

At the first stop on bitcoin's annual event calendar, opinions were diverse and divisive on how the network can scale to accommodate new users.

Business  ·  22 January 2016
News

US Congressman to Talk Blockchain at Washington DC Event

Congressman David Schweikert, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, is to speak at a blockchain event in Washington, DC, this March.

Business  ·  20 January 2016
BitPay

World of Bitcoin Shrinks as Startups Scale Back at CES 2016

One of the biggest events in the annual tech calendar has passed with only a minor presence from bitcoin or blockchain industry firms.

Business  ·  12 January 2016
Europe

ESMA Event Explores Blockchain Impact on Mainstream Finance

The European Securities and Markets Authority recently held an event that focused, in part, on the use of blockchains in mainstream finance.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 January 2016
Exchanges

ANX CTO: Bitcoin’s Scalability Issue is a ‘Red Herring’

During a talk at Finnovasia 2015, ANX CTO Hugh Madden said he believes concerns about the bitcoin blockchain’s ability to scale are a “red herring”.

Business  ·  11 December 2015
News

Blockchain Panel Draws Capacity Crowd at Finnovasia

A blockchain panel at Finnovasia drew so many interested FinTech professionals extra chairs needed to be brought into the auditorium.

Business  ·  10 December 2015
Startups

Blockchain Technology Explored at TechCrunch Disrupt London

Blockchain technology was discussed during a panel at TechCrunch Disrupt London, held earlier this week.

Business  ·  9 December 2015
Craig Wright

Internet Pioneer Pindar Wong: Bitcoin Creator Shouldn’t Be Penalized

Internet pioneer Pindar Wong has issued an impassioned plea to authorities amidst speculation bitcoin’s creator may have finally been identified.

Business  ·  9 December 2015
Mining

China’s Miners Heat Up Debate at Scaling Bitcoin Hong Kong

Day one of Scaling Bitcoin Hong Kong saw discussion and debate on proposals aiming to increase the processing power of the bitcoin blockchain.

Business  ·  6 December 2015
Events

Expectations High For Blocksize Debate Ahead of Hong Kong Summit

Bitcoin's block size debate will be given renewed life this weekend when some of the industry’s most influential stakeholders gather in Hong Kong.

Business  ·  2 December 2015
Australia

Commonwealth Bank Seeks Leading Blockchain Role with Sydney Conference

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia will host a two-day blockchain conference in Sydney next month in an attempt to explore the technology's potential.

Business  ·  19 November 2015