Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum

Vitalik Hopes New Ethereum Fund Will Deliver on Hype

A group of notable ethereum startups are partnering to create a new financial fund designed to boost the blockchain's ecosystem.

Tech  ·  16 February 2018
Crime

Copycat Twitter Accounts Seek to Scam Crypto Users

A new type of scam sees Twitter users copying cryptocurrency developers and companies and asking the public to send "donations."

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 2018
Ethereum

Don’t HODL, BUIDL: How Blockchain Tech Will Add Value

The question is what can we solve, enhance, or deliver that will make individuals or organizations produce more, be more efficient or enjoy life more?

Business  ·  22 January 2018
Ethereum

Ethereum Foundation Announces Millions in Grants for Scaling Research

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has announced two new subsidy programs. Teams can now apply to work on scaling proposals for the blockchain network.

Tech  ·  2 January 2018
Ethereum

New Code Released for Vlad Zamfir’s Ethereum ‘Casper’ Upgrade

The Ethereum Foundation's lead developer for the Casper upgrade, Vlad Zamfir, uploaded the first version of the protocol's code to GitHub on Tuesday.

Tech  ·  21 November 2017
Ethereum

Devcon3 Preview: 6 Talks to Watch At Ethereum’s Developer Summit

Can't make it to ethereum's annual Devcon summit? Catch the livestream and tune in for CoinDesk's six talks to watch.

Tech  ·  31 October 2017
Ethereum

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Co-Authors Plan for Interactive ICO Protocol

A new white paper, co-authored by ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, seeks to tackle challenges in the fast-moving market for initial coin offerings.

Tech  ·  26 September 2017
Russia

‘Misunderstanding’: Vitalik Buterin to Create New Entity for Russian Bank Deal

Russian bank Vnesheconombank is shedding light on its work with ethereum creator, Vitalik Buterin, and pledging to retract past statements.

Business  ·  31 August 2017
Ethereum

Ethereum Founder Strikes Deal with Russian Development Bank

The non-profit that supports development of the ethereum protocol has inked a deal with a state-backed development bank in Russia.

Tech  ·  30 August 2017
Bitcoin

Russian Deputy PM Says He Supports a State-Backed Cryptocurrency

The first deputy prime minister of Russia is in favor of a state-backed cryptocurrency, according to a recent interview.

Business  ·  24 August 2017
Ethereum

Ethereum + Lightning? Buterin and Poon Unveil ‘Plasma’ Scaling Plan

Vitalik Buterin and Jospeh Poon hope to fix ethereum's scaling problem with a Lightning Network-like system, Plasma, but does it have what it takes?

Tech  ·  12 August 2017
Ethereum

Proof-of-Life: Vitalik Buterin Uses Ethereum to Disprove Death Hoax

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin was at the center of a debunked story suggesting that he had died this weekend.

Tech  ·  26 June 2017
Ethereum

Vladimir Putin and Vitalik Buterin Discuss Ethereum ‘Opportunities’

The president of Russia briefly met with ethereum inventor Vitalik Buterin during an event last week.

Markets  ·  5 June 2017
Ethereum

Ethereum’s Big Switch: The New Roadmap to Proof-of-Stake

Ethereum's developers are offering more clarity on how the network is preparing for its biggest change yet.

Tech  ·  5 May 2017
Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin Doubles Down on Ethereum Incentive Strategy

At a Malta event, Vitalik Buterin, the creator of ethereum, argued further for the role incentives play in securing blockchains.

Business  ·  10 April 2017