Media

ConsenSys

Media Startup Civil Shuts Down, Team Absorbed Into Decentralized ID Efforts at ConsenSys

Blockchain media startup Civil is shutting down after three years, with its team pivoting to building decentralized identity tools at parent firm ConsenSys.

News  ·  2 June 2020
Trust

Italy’s Leading Wire Service Is Using Ethereum to Thwart Copycats

Italy's ANSA newswire is trialing an ethereum-based system to track every article it publishes in an effort to prevent impersonators from publishing fake news under its banner.

Business  ·  22 April 2020
Movies

The Litecoin Foundation Helped Produce a Horror Movie – Here’s the Trailer

In surprising twist to its normal day-to-day duties advancing the litecoin cryptocurrency, the Litecoin Foundation has acted as executive producer for a new horror flick.

News  ·  13 April 2020
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Lightning Becomes Latest Protocol to Court Publishers With Micropayments

With paywall systems for a whole bevy of assets, crypto payments could revolutionize the media industry – if demand actually matched supply.

Business  ·  31 March 2020
Decentralization

The Open Index Protocol Aims to Decentralize Media

Amy James' Open Index Protocol is taking aim at YouTube and Instagram.

People  ·  15 January 2020
News

The New York Times Is Planning to Experiment With Blockchain Publishing

According to a new job posting, the Times is looking for someone to help "design a blockchain-based proof of concept for news publishers."

Markets  ·  13 March 2019
News

Blockchain Media Startup CEO Steps Down for Tech Role at Washington Post

Jarrod Dicker is stepping down as CEO of media monetization startup Po.et to return to the Washington Post.

Markets  ·  24 January 2019
ICOs

Take 2: News Startup Civil Announces Rebooted Token Sale for February

After a failed token sale in October, ConsenSys startup Civil is launching an offering in February that incorporates lessons learned.

Markets  ·  19 December 2018
ConsenSys

One Big Backer Is Propping Up Media Startup Civil’s Struggling ICO

The token sale for Civil has brought in $1.34 million toward its $8 million minimum goal.

Markets  ·  10 October 2018
IPOs

Big Investors Deny Involvement In Crypto Miner Bitmain’s Pre-IPO Funding

Following reports of Bitmain closing a $1 billion pre-IPO investment round, some notable investors have disputed their alleged participation.

Markets  ·  21 August 2018
Blockchain

IBM, Mediaocean Partner to Tackle Ad Industry Opacity with Blockchain

IBM iX and ad software provider Mediaocean are forming a blockchain consortium aimed to solve some of the biggest issues in advertising.

Business  ·  19 June 2018
China

China State TV: Blockchain Is ’10 Times More Valuable Than the Internet’

China Central Television aired an hour-long program on Sunday aimed to educate the public about the concept, potential and risks of blockchain.

Markets  ·  4 June 2018
News

Intel Thinks Blockchain Could Power a Next-Gen Media Rights Manager

Tech giant Intel has moved to protect a custom system for digital rights management built on a blockchain.

Business  ·  19 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

Playboy TV to Accept Crypto Payments for Adult Content

Playboy TV is launching a new payment option that will allow customers to access its exclusive content using cryptocurrencies.

Business  ·  14 March 2018
Canada

Media Producer Launches Blockchain Initiative with Government Backing

A Canadian media production firm with links to the Ontario government is seeking partners for a blockchain trial focused on tracking copyrights.

Business  ·  4 August 2017