Features

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Will Still Bite the Dust

Economic professor Kevin Dowd argues that bitcoin is like the Ford Model T and, while innovative, cannot survive in the long term.

Tech  ·  13 January 2019
Developers

The Time Is Now: We Need an Active Approach to Blockchain Inclusion

If blockchain is to be part of our financial and governance future, the development process must represent a diverse population, says Alexis Gauba.

Markets  ·  13 January 2019
Markets

Tokenized Securities: Curb Your Enthusiasm

Tokenized securities hold promise, but we shouldn't overlook how hard it is to spin up new markets.

Markets  ·  12 January 2019
Mt Gox

I’m As Certain As Ever – Bitcoin’s Revolution Is Only Just Beginning

I’ve been through the ups and downs with bitcoin, and I am as certain as ever that the bitcoin revolution is coming, says Tim Draper.

Markets  ·  12 January 2019
Ethereum

Web 3.0’s Crypto Winter Mission: Keep Our Heads Above the Hype

Despite the gloomy narratives, 2018 was hugely productive for teams building the decentralized web, says Parity's Jutta Steiner.

Tech  ·  12 January 2019
Decentralization

‘0% Success’: Why Blockchain Apps Just Aren’t Taking Off

In 2018, the promise of a decentralized future took a big knock. There are lessons to be learned, says Yin Wu, founder of Dirt Protocol.

Business  ·  11 January 2019
Regulation

Lawyers Rush In: New UNH Blockchain Program Nabs Big-Name Speakers

“A crypto winter for the price is a crypto summer for attorneys." And University of New Hampshire Law School is now addressing that demand.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 January 2019
Banking

The First Live Enterprise Blockchain Sets Sights on Every Area of Global Trade

Trade finance DLT platform we.trade is seeking partnerships with other networks, with TradeLens and Tradeshift as prime candidates.

Business  ·  10 January 2019
Bitcoin

New Bitrefill Service Aims to Make Lightning Payments Easy

Now bitcoin users can send someone a lightning payment without the hassle of setting up channels.

Business  ·  9 January 2019
Ethereum

Decentralized Exchanges: 2019’s Key to a Dapp Comeback

A class of dapp that we should all be excited about in the short term is the decentralized exchanges, says 256 Ventures' David Lu.

Tech  ·  9 January 2019
Africa

Africa Needs Open Currency Competition. It Needs Cryptocurrency

Africa's various currency crises illustrate why cryptocurrency innovation shouldn't be stifled, says economic analyst Terence Zimwara.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 January 2019
Blockchain

Blockchain Water Purifier? New China Mobile Appliance Earns You Tokens

A water purifier launched by China Mobile is connected to the internet of things and will reward usage with crypto tokens.

Business  ·  8 January 2019
Regulation

Is the Window Closing on US Blockchain Leadership?

The U.S. should apply a "do no harm" approach and take a lead role on blockchain regulation, says William Mougayar.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 January 2019
Bitcoin

The Coming Bifurcation of Bitcoin

Two particularly important ideas related to bitcoin's future are likely going to conflict with each other. But that doesn't need to a problem.

Markets  ·  7 January 2019
Ethereum

RIP ICOs: 2019 Will Be the Year of Enterprise Blockchain Tokens

In 2019, tokens will invade the enterprise in full force and the line between public and private networks will start to disappear, writes ConsenSys' Ajit Tripathi.

Business  ·  6 January 2019