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Crypto Market Downturn Puts Drag on High-End GPU Prices

New research suggests that prices for high-end graphics cards – coveted by both cryptocurrency miners and gamers alike – are falling.

Markets  ·  11 July 2018
Research

Summer Blues or Crypto Moon? Take CoinDesk’s State of Blockchain Survey

This past quarter saw price declines, hacks, regulatory clarity, and many more.

Business  ·  5 July 2018
Bitcoin

China’s Crypto Ratings Index Puts EOS in Top Slot, Drops Bitcoin

China's Global Public Chain Assessment Index has released its second monthly evaluation of blockchain networks – with perhaps surprising results.

Tech  ·  25 June 2018
Ethereum

Stanford University Launches New Blockchain Research Center

Stanford University launches the Center for Blockchain Research and Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, is one of the sponsors.

Markets  ·  21 June 2018
Research

Halt the Internet? BIS Report Critiques Blockchain and DLT Claims

The Bank of International Settlements harshly reviewed the idea of cryptocurrencies, though it was more accepting of the idea of distributed ledgers.

Business  ·  18 June 2018
Ripple

Ripple to Invest $2 Million in Texas University’s Blockchain Research

Ripple is funding a blockchain research initiative at the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business.

Markets  ·  15 June 2018
Research

Banks’ Blockchain Budgets Spiked 67% in 2017, Survey Finds

Blockchain budgets at global banks' increased sharply in 2017, pushing combined annual spending to $1.7 billion, according to a new survey.

Business  ·  13 June 2018
China

Chinese Blockchain Complex Offers Startups Millions in Subsidies

A new blockchain industrial park in China aims to attract talented individuals and startups by offering millions of dollars-worth of subsidies.

Markets  ·  25 May 2018
Research

Norway’s Central Bank Mulls Digital Currency as Cash Use Declines

Norges Bank has released a report suggesting it might one day launch a digital currency as citizens continue to turn away from physical money.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 May 2018
Ethereum

Deloitte: 3 out of 4 Big Companies See ‘Compelling’ Case for Blockchain

Most big firms find blockchain compelling, but some of those same firms also find it overhyped, according to a new survey.

Business  ·  15 May 2018
Lightning Network

CoinDesk Releases Q1 2018 State of Blockchain Report

From bitcoin futures' impact on spot prices to the rise in hash rate and drop in fees, our latest research report sheds light on a tumultuous Q1.

Business  ·  14 May 2018
Exchanges

Japanese Regulator Sees Boost In Cryptocurrency Queries

Last year, Japanese consumers were asking more questions than ever about cryptocurrency trading and ICOs, new data reveals.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 April 2018
Research

Crypto Winter or Spring Revival? Take CoinDesk’s State of Blockchain Survey

A return to normal, rules on the rise, and did you pay the tax, man? Let us know in our latest industry survey.

Business  ·  24 April 2018
Filecoin

Filecoin Creators Launch $5 Million Crypto Grant Program

Protocol Labs, the company behind Filecoin and other projects, has announced a research grant program worth $5 million initially.

Tech  ·  11 April 2018
Research

IT Giant Fujitsu Unveils European Blockchain Innovation Center

Japanese multinational Fujitsu has launched a Brussels-based Blockchain Innovation Center to facilitate research and projects around the tech.

Markets  ·  22 March 2018