TØ Enlists New Broker-Dealer for Blockchain Trading Platform

Overstock subsidiary tØ has partnered with a new broker-dealer as part of its bid to launch a blockchain trading platform. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

On High Seas of Bitcoin Trading, Whales Still Make Waves

Over the last few weeks, market analysts have repeatedly cited a single trader when explaining sizeable fluctuations in bitcoin prices. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

ItBit Rebrands as Paxos Amid Blockchain Pivot

Blockchain startup itBit has taken steps to reorganize its corporate assets. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Preparing for a Bitcoin Hard Fork

Amid controversy, bitcoin developers see a need to begin researching more drastic technical changes to the network. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Congressional Proposal Seeks Blockchain Solutions for Health Fraud

A US congressman has proposed that the country’s administration for veterans affairs use blockchain to track medical appointments. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Romanian Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down

Romanian bitcoin exchange BTCXchange has officially closed down. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

SEC Delays Decision on SolidX Bitcoin ETF

The deputy secretary of the SEC has pushed back the date to approve SolidX's request to list a bitcoin ETF on the New York Stock Exchange. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

One of Bitcoin's Biggest Miners is Launching a Second Pool

Open source. From Digital Asset to Bitmain, the two-word phrase is the blockchain rage. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Why the 'Flash Boys' Are Fighting Opaque Gold Markets With Blockchain

"Flash Boys" stock exchange, IEX Group, has spun off Tradewind Market, that aims to use blockchain to make the gold market more transparent. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Circle Brings Blockchain Payments to iMessage With iOS 10 Update

Blockchain payments firm Circle has integrated with Apple iMessage as part of its iOS 10 update. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Apple Stirs Blockchain Controversy With App Store Removals

Two digital currency apps have run into a major new roadblock: Apple's internal developer guidelines. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockchain Support Bill Passes US Congress Vote

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for a national technology policy which includes language for digital currencies. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

In Race for Bitcoin Mining Profits, Fortune Favors the Old

New research has found that unless the price of bitcoin goes up, there will be little room for new miners to compete. In "Minting Money With Megawatts", released this September, Sveinn Valfells of Flux, Ltd and Jón Helgi Egilsson of the University of Iceland conduct a broad analy … | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

EU's Top Cop Launches Digital Currency Working Group

Europol, the European Union’s top law enforcement agency has co-founded a new working group dedicated to digital currencies. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Funding Question Looms for R3 Ahead of London Meeting

Sources suggest R3's fundraising could become a topic at a client meeting scheduled for London this week. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Why Our Economic Liberty Depends on the Blockchain 

Should a 'trustless-ness' be a requirement for transacting safely in a free-market economy? | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

The Trend Towards Blockchain Privacy: Zero Knowledge Proofs

George Samman, former CMO of Fuzo, looks at how solutions like zero knowledge proofs could preserve privacy on blockchain platforms. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

It Isn't 'Consensus': Toward Cooler Protocol Debates

The idea that bitcoin and blockchains run on "consensus" among their users is counterproductive, argues Jim harper. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

The Blockchain: An Experiment in Governance Without Power

Cryptocurrencies aren't just an experiment in monetary theory, but also a radical experiment in decentralized governance, says Ariel Deschapell. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Two Big Factors Are Driving Up Bitcoin Prices

Why is the price of BTC on the rise? Blame bullish market sentiment and low liquidity. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Hyperledger to Address International Trade Standards Body

Leading members of the Hyperledger blockchain project are scheduled to address ISITC next week. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Auditing Zcash: Why the Anonymous Blockchain Spent $250k on a Trial By Fire

A venture-backed cryptocurrency with the promise to provide truly anonymous transactions is scheduled to launch into beta today. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockchain Requires Radical Change, Not Compromise

A retro-fitted version of same-old system? That's what blockchain may become if financial firms aren't ready to be radical. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

No, ABN Amro Isn't Releasing a Bitcoin Wallet

Dutch banking giant ABN Amro has denied it is seeking to release a consumer bitcoin wallet. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Flirts With $630 as Traders Bet Long

Bitcoin prices neared $630 on 8th September, rising more than 2% as a short squeeze propelled gains. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bank of England Seeks to Accelerate Blockchain Work

A senior Bank of England official says the central bank's fintech accelerator is looking for new blockchain opportunities. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Quick Blockchain Adoption a 'Myth', Says Russian Central Banker

Blockchain technology isn't ready to replace banks today, according to a high-ranking official at Russia's central bank. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Santander: Bitcoin Threatens Credit Card Issuers

New research from Banco Santander suggests it believes credit card stakeholders will be impacted by bitcoin. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

If You Understand Google Docs, You Can Understand Blockchain

Consensus algorithms? Economic game theory? Lets put that aside for a second. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Italy Wants to Tax Speculative Bitcoin Use

New documents show bitcoin is being treated as a form of currency by Italy's tax top office. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

'Big Four' Accounting Firm Deloitte is Now Running a Bitcoin ATM

'Big Four' accounting firm Deloitte is now the owner and operator of its first bitcoin ATM. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Exchange Group: EU Blockchain Rules Shouldn't Disrupt Financial Order

A major exchange industry trade group has joined an EU-level debate on blockchain regulation. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

'Flash Boys' Heroes to Tap Blockchain for New Gold Exchange

The company featured in a bestselling book says it plans to use the blockchain to build a more transparent gold exchange. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

BNP Paribas Opens Lab to Boost Productivity With Blockchain

BNP Paribas has unveiled a new Innovation Lab with a blockchain focus. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Smart Contract Debugger to Debut at Ethereum Conference

Researchers will soon open source a tool designed to evaluate ethereum smart contract code. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

BNY Mellon is Backing Up Bank Transactions With Blockchain Tech

BNY Mellon has developed a trial system which leverages the blockchain in order to create a backup record for transactions. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Barclays Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction

Barclays has completed a blockchain trade finance transaction with incubator graduate Wave. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Hong Kong's Central Bank to Test Blockchain

Hong Kong's de-facto central bank intends to launch an innovation hub that will test blockchain solutions. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

The DAO Hacker is Moving Millions

More than $5m worth of digital currency associated with the attack on The DAO is on the move. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

MIT’s First Digital Currency Director is Transitioning Out

MIT Media Lab's first director of digital currency is transitioning out of his role to focus on academic work and a new book. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

South America's Biggest Stock Exchange Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

The biggest name in Latin America's securities exchange trade is gearing up to explore blockchain. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

6 Blockchain Startups Accept New Ernst & Young 'Challenge'

Ernst & Young has selected six blockchain startups for its first distributed ledger startup challenge. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

China's Social Security Chairman Open to Blockchain Integration

China's state social security system is reportedly looking to integrate blockchain technology as part of a bid to cut costs. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Microsoft Azure's CTO Wants Blockchain to Connect Every Industry

Microsoft Azure's CTO Mark Russinovich envisions a world where every industry is connected by a blockchain consortium. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Florida Senator Drafting Bill That Could Recognize Bitcoin as Money

A Florida state senator is drafting legislation that could see bitcoin recognized as a form of money in the US state. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bank Veterans Raise $1.5 Million for Digital Asset Startup

Digital asset trading service Crypto Facilities has raised $1.5m in new funding. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Do Crypto-Token Sales Make Sense for Open-Source Projects?

Investor Nick Tomaino discusses how open-source developers have been incentivized historically – and how blockchain tokens could come to play a role. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

The Blockchain is Perfect for Government Services (Here’s a Blueprint)

In this op-ed, investor and author William Mougayar discusses why global governments should be – and increasingly are – embracing blockchain. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago