Technology

Ethereum

A Decentralized Mixer For Ethereum? Zcoin Is Working on It

A new project is seeking to combine ethereum's smart contract capabilities with the privacy afforded to the zcash blockchain.

Tech  ·  5 May 2017
Lightning Network

Yours May Have Just Sent The First Real Bitcoin Lightning Payment

Blockchain content startup Yours is working on an alternative version of the Lightning Network, one that actually works on bitcoin right now.

Tech  ·  4 May 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Needs More Politics, Not Less

On the two-year anniversary of a post that sparked a thousand bitcoin debates, Jim Harper analyzes the state of developer politics.

Tech  ·  4 May 2017
Ethereum

All Systems Go? Ethereum Domain Effort Prepares for Launch (Again)

After a failed initial launch, an effort to create a decentralized domain register on top of the ethereum blockchain is ready for round two.

Tech  ·  4 May 2017
News

Hyperledger Adds ‘Indy’ and ‘Composer’ Blockchain Projects

The Linux Foundation-backed Hyperledger blockchain project got a little bit bigger this week.

Business  ·  3 May 2017
Research

A UN Agency is Exploring Blockchain’s Impact on Trade

A UN agency is putting together two white papers focused on how blockchain tech can facilitate trade and business processes.

Tech  ·  3 May 2017
Ether

5 Fast Facts on Ether, The Ethereum Token That’s Up 900% This Year

Five things you should know about ether, a cryptocurrency that surged in value during the first quarter of 2017.

Tech  ·  2 May 2017
Bitcoin

Craig Wright’s New Company is Building a Bitcoin Core Competitor

A secretive startup called nChain is gearing up to launch an alternative implementation of the bitcoin software for use by developers.

Business  ·  2 May 2017
News

Major European Power Utility Launches Twin Blockchain Trials

Dutch power utility TenneT is taking part in a pair of blockchain trials over the coming months focused on distributed energy transfer.

Tech  ·  2 May 2017
Patents

Oracle Plans Blockchain ‘Pipelines’ to Boost Employee Efficiency

A new patent application from Oracle suggests the database software giant is looking to blockchain for improved workflows.

Business  ·  2 May 2017
News

World Bank to Support Blockchain Bonds Trial in Kenya

The World Bank has revealed plans to explore how blockchain could help boost Kenya's financial prospects.

Tech  ·  2 May 2017
Lightning Network

The Litening: Will Litecoin Be the First Big Blockchain With Lightning?

A new test version of the Lightning Network launched today, marking a step toward a long-awaited live debut on a major cryptocurrency.

Tech  ·  2 May 2017
Central Bank

Norway’s Central Bank is Researching Anonymous Digital Currency

Norway’s central bank is in the early stages of researching a digital currency, one of its senior officials said last week.

Tech  ·  1 May 2017
Startups

21 Inc Opens Bitcoin Email Service to General Public

Bitcoin startup 21 Inc is opening its '21 Lists' paid email product up to the wider public today.

Business  ·  1 May 2017
Donald Trump

Trump’s Obamacare Overhaul Could Be Blockchain Adoption Catalyst

As Republicans attempt to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, blockchain advocates hope modifications to the law could boost adoption of the tech.

Tech  ·  1 May 2017