Technology

Bitcoin

2017: The Second Era of Bitcoin Begins

Akin Fernandez gives a passionate overview of the cryptocurrency industry's year – 12 months that he says prove "there can be only one bitcoin".

Markets  ·  17 December 2016
Venture Capital

Overstock Raises $10.9 Million in First Blockchain Stock Issuance

The first blockchain-based Series A has closed, and Overstock.com is on the verge of beginning trading on its blockchain platform.

Business  ·  15 December 2016
Japan

Japanese Blockchain Consortium Grows to More Than 100 Members

Japanese blockchain consortium BCCC has passed the 100 member milestone as well as having graduated 100 students from its Blockchain Daigakko.

Tech  ·  15 December 2016
India

New Paper Explores Cryptocurrency for Space Colonies

Blockchains in space? According to one research paper published by the Indian government, the idea isn’t so far-fetched.

Tech  ·  12 December 2016
Regulation

27 Financial Firms Form Korean Blockchain Consortium

A new blockchain consortium has been formed in South Korea, with both established finance firms and technology startups on its membership roster.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 December 2016
Europe

Dutch City Trials Blockchain for Real Estate Contracts

Deloitte’s Netherlands branch is working with the city of Rotterdam to create a prototype for recording lease contracts on a blockchain.

Business  ·  12 December 2016
South Africa

‘Sovereign’ Blockchains Will Change Monetary Policy, Bank Paper Argues

A new research paper published by South Africa’s FirstRand Bank argues blockchains could revolutionize central banking.

Business  ·  9 December 2016
Ethereum

Ethereum Classic’s Volume Has Fallen 99% From Its Peak

Ether classic's (ETC) trading volume has fallen more than 99% from its all-time peak earlier this summer.

Tech  ·  8 December 2016
Smart Contracts

Relax Lawyers, Nick Szabo Says Smart Contracts Won’t Kill Jobs

Smart contract inventor Nick Szabo has said lawyers' roles are "complimentary" to the role of smart contracts.

Business  ·  8 December 2016
News

Malta Stock Exchange Lays Groundwork for Blockchain Testing

Malta’s stock exchange is in the early stages of experimenting with blockchain-based trading.

Tech  ·  5 December 2016
News

US Commerce Department to Discuss Blockchain Copyright

US officials to discuss using blockchain for copyright management.

Tech  ·  5 December 2016
Banking

Intel is Winning Over Blockchain Critics By Reimagining Bitcoin’s DNA

A look at Intel's project inspired by bitcoin's proof-of-work.

Tech  ·  5 December 2016
Corda

The Blockchain Milestone You May Have Missed

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues one of last week's most important blockchain developments may have been overlooked.

Tech  ·  5 December 2016
Privacy

Coders Named After Harry Potter Characters Join Bitcoin’s ‘Mimblewimble’

One of bitcoin's more forward-looking projects has attracted a group of developers who are using some obscure names from the Harry Potter series.

Tech  ·  2 December 2016
Exchanges

Coinbase Seeks Patent for Bitcoin Private Key Security System

Bitcoin and ether exchange startup Coinbase is seeking a patent for a security system for bitcoin private keys.

Business  ·  2 December 2016