Technology

Ethereum

Ethereum Forks But Blockchain Attacks Keep On Coming

Yesterday’s ethereum hard fork went according to plan, but the attacker has yet to be thwarted.

Tech  ·  19 October 2016
Lightning Network

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Takes a Big Step Toward Interoperability

While several implementations of the much-anticipated Lightning Network have emerged, new specifications could bridge these splintered projects.

Tech  ·  18 October 2016
India

More Than 100 Blockchain Pilots Underway at Tata IT Consultancy

The leader of one of India’s biggest IT services firms said that his company is pursuing a wide range of potential blockchain applications.

Business  ·  18 October 2016
Ethereum

Hopes Are High Tomorrow’s Ethereum Fork Won’t Be Like the Last

Optimism is high ahead of an ethereum network upgrade developers hope will solve "critical" network health issues.

Tech  ·  18 October 2016
Bitcoin Core

Bitcoin Scaling Solution SegWit Gets Possible Release Date

Bitcoin Core developers are setting the launch pad for SegWit, a proposed solution to scaling the bitcoin network.

Tech  ·  17 October 2016
India

Bank Trials Show India’s Blockchain Interest on Rise

Two banks in India have reportedly partnered on a series of blockchain trials aimed at testing the waters for potential new services.

Business  ·  17 October 2016
Startups

Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange Launches Blockchain Voting Service

A major securities exchange in Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a blockchain-enabled voting system.

Business  ·  17 October 2016
Russia

The Russian Government is Testing Blockchain for Document Storage

A Russian government agency focused on anti-trust regulation is testing blockchain to exchange and secure documents.

Tech  ·  14 October 2016
News

Blockchain Could Reshape Finance Admin, UK Risk Assessors Say

A risk assessment agency within the UK government recently published comments on blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  13 October 2016
Ethereum

So, It Looks Like Ethereum is Going to Have to Fork Again…

Ethereum is planning for another hard fork to foil an ongoing series of attacks on the network.

Tech  ·  12 October 2016
News

John Kerry Hints Bitcoin Training is Underway at US Embassies

Officials at US foreign embassies may be training up on bitcoin.

Tech  ·  12 October 2016
News

When or If? Deloitte Study Explores Blockchain Loyalty Programs

A new report from Deloitte explores the application of blockchain to loyalty rewards programs.

Tech  ·  12 October 2016
Blockstream

Why Weight? Bitcoin Scaling is Moving Beyond Block Size

Day two of Scaling Bitcoin in Milan showcased how bitcoin's technical community is trying to put the contentious "block size debate" in the rearview.

Tech  ·  9 October 2016
Scaling

What If One Bitcoin Isn’t Like the Others? Fungibility Debated At Scaling Conference

The fungibility of bitcoin emerged as a central topic of debate on day one of the annual Scaling Bitcoin conference in Milan.

Tech  ·  8 October 2016
Bitcoin

What’s Left Before SegWit Goes Live

After months of testing, bitcoin's big scaling upgrade is almost here.

Tech  ·  7 October 2016