Jon Matonis

Craig Wright’s New Company is Building a Bitcoin Core Competitor

A secretive startup called nChain is gearing up to launch an alternative implementation of the bitcoin software for use by developers.

Business  ·  2 May 2017

Bitcoin and Blockchain Up for Debate at FutureMoney Conference

Bitcoin’s consumer appeal and the technical promise of distributed ledgers were hotly debated topics during yesterday's FutureMoney event.

Business  ·  22 April 2015
Banking

KPMG: Bitcoin a Threat and Opportunity for Retail Banks

KPMG has published a report which identifies bitcoin as both a threat and an opportunity to the banking sector.

Markets  ·  19 January 2015
Startups

Jon Matonis Resigns As Bitcoin Foundation Executive Director

Jon Matonis is to step down from his positions as executive director and board member of the Bitcoin Foundation.

Business  ·  30 October 2014
Regulation

BitLicense Bitcoins Will Trade at The Market Rate

Jason Tyra evaluates whether bitcoins that go through licensed exchanges will trade at market rate or at a discount.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 August 2014
News

Bitcoin Foundation Unveils New User-Friendly Website

The Bitcoin Foundation has launched a new-look website featuring various resources on bitcoin and the organization itself.

Markets  ·  30 July 2014
News

Bitcoin Foundation Holds $4 Million in Bitcoin, Spends $150k Each Month

Bitcoin Foundation discusses its expanding operations and past controversies at its annual members meeting.

Markets  ·  21 May 2014
Startups

Overstock CEO Delivers Keynote to 1,000+ Attendees at Bitcoin2014

Bitcoin2014 kicked off today in earnest, with Patrick Byrne addressing future plans and past controversies in his keynote speech.

Business  ·  16 May 2014
UK

Bitcoin Foundation Sets Record Straight on New UK Office

The Bitcoin Foundation discussed its newest London office, which became an unlikely magnet for controversy on Sunday.

Business  ·  4 March 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Foundation Board Reveals Hopes for Charlie Shrem’s Replacement

Members of the Bitcoin Foundation speak to CoinDesk about the many qualities their latest board member will need.

Tech  ·  26 February 2014
Exchanges

Mt. Gox CEO Says Leaked Documents More or Less Legit

In an online chat conversation Karpeles says that he is not giving up on Mt. Gox.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2014
News

Jon Matonis joins the CoinDesk team

CoinDesk welcomes Bitcoin Foundation's Executive Director Jon Matonis as a contributing editor.

Markets  ·  9 September 2013