Events

News

Unknown Bidder Buys $1.6 Million in Bitcoin at US Government Auction

A winning bidder has claimed 2,700 BTC (worth $1.58m) at an auction held by the US Marshals Service (USMS).

Business  ·  22 August 2016
Ethereum

Ethereum Classic is Starting to Mobilize

Supporters of an alternative implementation of the ethereum blockchain are beginning to mobilize and galvanize support.

Business  ·  19 August 2016
Ethereum

The Dream of The DAO Stubbornly Lives On

Whether the concept of a DAO could live on in the wake of the downfall of The DAO was the topic of debate at a New York conference this week.

Business  ·  18 August 2016
Banking

To Go Big on Blockchain, ‘Big Four’ Firm PwC Thinking Small

To scale up its blockchain operations, 'Big Four' audit firm PwC is thinking small with its strategy.

Business  ·  18 August 2016
France

French Minister to Speak at ‘Parliamentary Blockchain Forum’ in Paris

A blockchain tech conference this October will bring together representatives from the French government and legislature.

Business  ·  29 July 2016
News

Blockchain Researchers Debate Future of Consensus Tech at IBM Event

Forty blockchain researchers met in Chicago this week to hash out consensus mechanisms that might be employed by distributed ledgers.

Business  ·  27 July 2016
Mining

‘No Scaling Agreements’ Planned for July Bitcoin Miner-Developer Event

A late July gathering featuring members of bitcoin’s development and mining communities will not focus on scaling.

Business  ·  18 July 2016
Europe

UK Parliament Hearing to Highlight Government Blockchain Applications

A UK House of Lords committee will meet next week to hear testimony from academics and representatives of the blockchain industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 July 2016
Venture Capital

CME Exec: Bitcoin ETFs Signal Digital Asset Maturity

A CME exec this week spoke about how she believes forthcoming bitcoin ETFs are a sign the digital asset market is maturing.

Business  ·  15 July 2016
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Scaling Event Set for Third Installment in Italy

A conference series started in the wake of bitcoin's ongoing block size debate will see a third installment in 2016.

Business  ·  11 July 2016
Mining

The CoinDesk Guide to Bitcoin Halving Parties

Bitcoin groups around the world are gathering to celebrate the halving of the bitcoin mining reward this weekend.

Business  ·  8 July 2016
Federal Reserve

90 Central Banks Seek Blockchain Answers at Federal Reserve Event

A number of major central banks worldwide have organized working groups dedicated to exploring blockchain technology and digital currencies.

Business  ·  6 June 2016
News

Blockchain Evangelists Plot Retreat to Richard Branson’s Island

Richard Branson’s private island in the Caribbean is set to host yet another blockchain-focused gathering this month.

Business  ·  1 June 2016
News

Smart Dubai Director Sees Blockchain as Key to Connected Cities

The head of Dubai's smart cities drive spoke on how she believes blockchain can help drive the city’s modernization efforts yesterday.

Business  ·  31 May 2016
Middle East

Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council Unveils First Pilot Projects

Members of Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council (GBC) unveiled seven new proofs-of-concept at industry conference Keynote 2016 today.

Business  ·  30 May 2016