Research

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Academic Research on Bitcoin Tripled in 2014

The amount of academic research centred on bitcoin has risen sharply in the last year, financial analyst and author Brett Scott has found.

Markets  ·  8 January 2015
Research

HP Survey: 79% of US Organisations Plan to Adopt Digital Currencies

A new report found that 79% of US companies plan to support digital currencies like bitcoin in the future.

Markets  ·  13 November 2014
Blockchain

Think Tank: Blockchain Could be ‘Economic Layer’ for the Web

The Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) has published a brief article advocating the use blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  11 November 2014
Research

Bitcoin Could Transform Internet of Things into Vast Data Marketplace

Researchers anticipate a future where sensors transmit money alongside data, as they are paid in bitcoin for their information.

Tech  ·  3 October 2014
Research

Study: Illicit Goods Use, Age and Politics Predict Bitcoin Holdings

Researchers at the University of Illinois have analysed a survey to explore the identity of bitcoiners.

Markets  ·  19 September 2014
Banks

International Megabank Santander Commissions Study on Bitcoin

Santander has commissioned a study investigating the potential impact of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on the banking sector.

Business  ·  26 August 2014
Research

DNA Block Chain Project Boosts Research, Preserves Patient Anonymity

Publishing genetic records on a block chain could help researchers design better drugs, while still maintaining patients' privacy.

Business  ·  27 June 2014
Crime

US Government Bans Researcher for Supercomputer Bitcoin Mining

A National Science Foundation (NSF) researcher has been blacklisted after mining bitcoin without authorization.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 June 2014
China

Study: Speculation Isn’t the Sole Driver of Bitcoin Prices

The newly released academic paper found evidence that the bitcoin market is maturing and building fundamentals.

Business  ·  4 June 2014
Crime

Study: Silk Road May Have Reduced Drug Violence

A new study argues that online drug bazaars, such as Silk Road, can actually reduce drug-related violence.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 June 2014
Bitcoin

New Paper Explores Cooling Challenges in Bitcoin Mining Industry

A new white paper provides an in-depth look at the cooling challenges experienced by large-scale bitcoin mines.

Tech  ·  13 April 2014
Research

California Scientist Seeks Cancer Cure With Bitcoin

Gene and Cell Technologies, a California-based stem cell research center, now accepts bitcoin.

Business  ·  25 January 2014
Bitcoin

Should you mine for profit or proteins?

As your GPU loses traction with Bitcoin, you could start mining other coins - or you could give some power to a worthy cause like Folding@home for proteins

Tech  ·  6 June 2013