Blockchain Startup Chronicled Launches Ethereum IoT Registry

In an effort to build a standard for IoT, Chronicled is open sourcing a tool for registering connected devices on the ethereum blockchain. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Litecoin Price Spikes 10% as Coinbase Exchange Turns on Trading

Litecoin prices rose nearly 10% today as word the digital currency would be listed on Coinbase's GDAX exchange spread among traders. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Big Banks Band Together to Launch 'Settlement Coin'

Four banks have reportedly partnered on a blockchain project aimed at creating a means to clear and settle transactions worldwide. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitfury Research Seeks to Shine Light on Bitcoin Mixing Methods

A new Bitfury white paper aims to advance the study of how bitcoins sent using certain privacy-enhancing techniques can be traced to participants. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

US Nuclear Research Lab Developing Bitcoin Analysis Tool

A federally funded research laboratory run by a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin is developing a bitcoin analytics tool for the US government. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bank of Japan: Blockchain Could Alter Financial Services

Japan's central bank issued remarks this week that found it forecasting that blockchain could come to have a fundamental impact on finance. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

South African Central Bank 'Open' to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

South Africa’s central bank is “open” to cryptocurrencies and blockchain, according to new statements from its governor. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Digital Asset to Open Source Smart Contract Language

Digital Asset Holdings has announced it intends to open-source DAML, the smart contracting language it acquired from startup Elevence. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Florida Files Appeal After Charges Against Bitcoin Seller Dismissed

The state of Florida has appealed a recent court decision that saw a judge rule bitcoin isn't money. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Unknown Bidder Buys $1.6 Million in Bitcoin at US Government Auction

A winning bidder has claimed 2,700 BTC (worth $1.58m) at an auction held by the US Marshals Service (USMS). | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

One Month After Ethereum Hard Fork, Millions in DAO Funds Remain Unclaimed

It's been a month since the ethereum hard fork moved $150m worth of DAO ether into a withdraw-only account. Today, $25m is still unclaimed. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Sberbank Considers Russian Blockchain Consortium

One of Russia's largest banks is in discussions to join a domestic bank consortium that would study blockchain technology. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Japanese Firms Test Blockchain for E-Check Management

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and tech giant Hitachi are working on a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed at digitizing checks. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitfinex to Offer Company Equity to Reimburse Customer Losses

Bitfinex customers may soon have a way to convert the digital assets they were issued following the exchange's hack earlier this month. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

UK Blockchain Projects Near Regulatory Approval

UK regulators are reportedly moving forward with efforts that would find blockchain firms exiting a FinTech sandbox program. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin and the Law of Conservation of Energy

Guest contributor Alex Millar examines bitcoin through the lens of scientific law in an attempt to show that money is energy. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Can Two Ethereum Markets Co-Exist?

A month after the ethereum market split in two, analysts wonder whether ETH and ETC can coexist in the long-term. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

On Tokens and Crowdsales: How Startups Are Using Blockchain to Raise Capital

A look at the ways startups are utilising blockchain-based software tokens, and the various decentralized business models taking shape around them. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Why Big Bank Blockchain Leads Are Leaving for Startups

Bank blockchain leads are leaving to build startups, a trend signalling that opportunities in the private blockchain space remain abundant. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Ponzi Schemer Hints at Dealings With Mt Gox CEO

Convicted Ponzi operator Trendon Shavers is now insinuating that the unidentified debtor cited in his defense against the SEC was Mark Karpeles. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Japanese Banks Plan Blockchain Currency Exchange

A group of Japanese financial institutions are looking to create a platform for real-time currency exchange services. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Ethereum Classic is Starting to Mobilize

Supporters of an alternative implementation of the ethereum blockchain are beginning to mobilize and galvanize support. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

California Lawmaker: Bitcoin Thefts Show Industry Regulation Needed

The state assemblyman behind efforts to regulate digital currency businesses in California is now hoping to revive his efforts. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bank of England Seeks Digital Currency Research Lead

The Bank of England is on the hunt for an economist to spearhead its research into a central bank-issued digital currency. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Capital One Adds Veteran Blockchain Lawyer to FinTech Team

Blockchain legal veteran Elijah Alper will join Capital One in September to advise the financial services firm on the subject area. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

No, the EBA's Bitcoin Regulation Proposals Aren't All Bad

Digital currency lawyer Jacek Czarnecki argues recent regulatory proposals in the EU might benefit the blockchain industry despite criticisms. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

The Dream of The DAO Stubbornly Lives On

Whether the concept of a DAO could live on in the wake of the downfall of The DAO was the topic of debate at a New York conference this week. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

ASX Completes First Distributed Ledger Prototype

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) announced today that it has completed the first phase of a distributed ledger tech trial. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Rakuten Acquires Bitcoin Startup Team for Blockchain Lab Launch

Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten has acqui-hired bitcoin startup Bitnet as part of a bid to staff its new blockchain development lab in the UK. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Next Bitcoin Software Update Will Be First to Feature SegWit Code

A forthcoming bitcoin software update will be the first to feature preliminary code for a future scaling upgrade. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Swiss Bank UBS Latest to See Key Blockchain Lead Depart

UBS has become the latest major bank to see a significant departure from its blockchain innovation team. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

To Go Big on Blockchain, 'Big Four' Firm PwC Thinking Small

To scale up its blockchain operations, 'Big Four' audit firm PwC is thinking small with its strategy. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin.org Warns of Expected Attacks Amid Upcoming Bitcoin Software Release

A new post to the Bitcoin.org website indicates its contributors have reason to believe the website may be targeted by malicious actors. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitfinex Recovers Bitcoin Volume But Perception Battle Rages On

Since a high-profile hack, Bitfinex has reclaimed its position as the top USD/BTC exchange, but questions about its future remain. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Ethereum Prediction Market Service Takes First Steps With Beta Launch

A new prediction market is set to go live on the ethereum network this week. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Gartner: Blockchain Hits Hype Cycle Peak

Blockchain technology has hit the peak of its hype cycle according to a new report by Gartner. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitfinex: Cause of Bitcoin Hack Still 'Unknown'

Nearly two weeks after losing more than $60m in customer funds, Bitfinex reports it has not yet identified how the theft was carried out. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Overstock's New Blockchain President Vows to Accelerate 'Fight Against Wall Street”

Overstock blockchain president Jonathan Johnson discusses his strategy for the e-commerce giant in his first interview since assuming the new role. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Why Ethereum Classic Must Die

In this Op-Ed, investor Jacob Eliosoff argues that the ethereum community needs to rally around one blockchain. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

California Delays Efforts to Regulate Bitcoin Businesses

California's legislature has once again shelved a plan to regulate businesses in the digital currency industry. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

UK Fraud Office Comments on 'Increasing' Bitcoin Use By Criminals

A criminal investigatory unit in the UK has said that it would consider investigating cases involving bitcoin. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Plane Maker Airbus Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project

French airplane manufacturer Airbus has joined the Hyperledger Project, the Linux Foundation-led blockchain initiative begun earlier this year. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockchain World Expo Postponed Until 2017

A scheduling conflict has resulted in the postponement of the Blockchain World Expo. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Hyperledger Tests Open Strategy With First Blockchain Explorer

CoinDesk profiles ongoing developments at business blockchain consortium Hyperledger and its collaborative effort to launch an open-source tool. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Why EBA Proposals Would Set an Absurd Precedent for Bitcoin Startups

The EBA's new proposals for digital currency could make starting a bitcoin exchange more onerous than opening a bank, argues lawyer Adam Vaziri. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Cryptsy CEO Denies He Stole From His Own Exchange

Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon has hit back at allegations he mishandled funds during his tenure as an executive at the exchange. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

New KnCMiner Owners Seek to Revive Bitcoin Firm With Acquisition

A preliminary sale that would find bitcoin mining firm KnCMiner continuing under new ownership has been approved. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockstream Adds to All-Star Bitcoin Dev Team

Bitcoin startup Blockstream has announced a slew of new hires that serve to further the firm’s already impressive development team. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago