State of Blockchain Q3 2017: Crypto Assets, Battle Tested, Hit New Highs

CoinDesk has released its latest quarterly report chronicling trends and data in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

House of Lords Urges UK Government to Explore DLT Adoption

The U.K.'s House of Lords has released a report highlighting the opportunities for distributed ledger technologies across government services. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

BBVA Blockchain Pilot Cuts Time for International Trade Transactions

BBVA has utilized blockchain platform Waves to conduct a live international trade transaction trial between Spain and Mexico. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

To the Moon? Time to Grow Up, Bitcoin

The immaturity of bitcoin’s investing culture constrains progress toward attaining the technology’s fundamental social value, Michael J. Casey writes. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Ex-State Streeters Raise $5 Million for Crypto Asset Platform

Three former State Streeters have raised $5 million to build a platform for the next wave of institutional investors wanting access to crypto assets. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Crying Wolf? Why You Can't Ignore Crypto 'Scam' Accusations

Sorting the signal from the noise may be harder in the cryptocurrency space than almost anywhere else. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

As Price Eyes $10,000, Bitcoin Faces 'Mainstream' Moment

As bitcoin nears $10,000, CoinDesk compiles perspectives on the technology and where its insiders think the market's headed. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Rally Has Been 'Amazing' Says Nuveen's Bob Doll

Bitcoin "feels speculative," according to the chief equity strategist for Nuveen Asset Management.  | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Short-Lived Shine? Bitcoin Gold Could Revisit Sub-$300 Levels

Bitcoin gold may have leapt up in the token rankings, but its gleam may soon dull, the price charts indicate. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Tops $10,000 on Korean Exchanges

The price of bitcoin is trading above $10,000 at several South Korea-based bitcoin exchanges, market data reveals. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

A Crypto Crystal Ball? What If Traders Settled Bitcoin Forks

Researchers are trying to improve prediction markets as potentially valuable tools for measuring community support or opposition to protocol changes. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

$10,000 Today? Bitcoin Price Primed to Break Psychological Barrier

With sentiment more bullish than ever, bitcoin prices look likely to test $10,000 levels – and perhaps beyond. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Cryptocurrency Price Surge Could Boost GPU Sales, Says Wall Street Analyst

Prices increases in ethereum, monero and other cryptocurrencies could spark a sales boost for makers of graphics cards (GPUs). | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Iran's Cyberspace Authority Says It Welcomes Bitcoin, If Regulated

The secretary of Iran's High Council of Cyberspace has said the agency "welcomes" bitcoin, with the caveat that there must be regulation. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Samsung Inks Deal with Seoul Government for Blockchain Platform

Samsung SDS announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to build out blockchain services. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Cryptocurrency Tax Software Startup Libra Raises $7.8 Million

Blockchain startup Libra has raised $7.8 million in a new Series A funding round, the company announced today. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

$300 Billion: Bitcoin Price Boosts Crypto Market Value to Record High

The total market capitalization for the cryptocurrency market has exceeded $300 billion for the first time. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

SEC Assembly Line? How ICO Enforcement Could Take Shape

A former lawyer for the SEC discusses the way forward for ICO regulation, warning that an "assembly line" of actions could be on the way. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Who Invented Pants? Why Crypto Creators' Identities Don't Matter

The identity or character of a creator has little bearing on the value of the creation – that's why the obsession with unmasking Satoshi was so silly. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Passes $9,000 for the First Time Ever

The price of a bitcoin has continued to rise overnight, passing $9,000 for the first time this morning. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Are Tokens Like Gold? Attorneys Ask Tough Questions on ICOs

The SEC and the CFTC? A panel of top ICO lawyers discussed pressing legal challenges in the sector on Tuesday. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Here's What's Standing in the Way of a Tokenized Economy

The challenges of digital identity, AML/KYC and common technical standards must be overcome to deliver on the promise of blockchain technology. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin, Ether Prices Surge to Fresh All-Time Highs

The top two cryptocurrencies by market capitalization have continued their respective rallies, setting fresh record highs today. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Brain Freeze? Parity Bug Continues With No Easy Solution in Sight

With $160 million in funds frozen on the ethereum blockchain, a search for solutions is ongoing – if not altogether promising so far. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Online Bank Swissquote Launches Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product

Online banking service Swissquote has launched a bitcoin exchange-traded certificate that it claims will curb the cryptocurrency's volatility. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

All-Time High: Ether Prices Pass $440 as Key Level Breached

Having hit a fresh all-time high of over $440 today, could high trading volumes push ether to new records over the weekend? | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Hybrid ICO? Overstock's tZERO to Build Services Into Security Token

Overstock subsidiary tZERO is adding features to its upcoming security token, allowing investors to use the coin to purchase a handful of services. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Holding Strong: Failed Breakdown a Boon for the Bitcoin Bulls?

Despite a dip to below $8,000 overnight, bitcoin once again approached record highs today and is holding at over $8,200. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Dnata Taps IBM for Air Cargo Blockchain Pilot

Air services provider Dnata, IBM and others have completed of a proof-of-concept examining blockchain's potential in the air cargo industry. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Government of Bermuda Launches Cryptocurrency Task Force

Bermuda has launched a new working group aimed to advance the regulatory and commercial environment for token sales, cryptocurrencies and more. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Swiss Central Banker: Bitcoin Is 'More Investment Than Currency'

The chairman of Swiss National Bank said yesterday that he sees bitcoin more as an investment than a currency. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

$413: Ether Prices Within a Whisker of All-Time High

The price of ether, ethereum's native token, has brushed all-time highs above $400 – falling just a dollar short of June's record. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Air New Zealand, Winding Tree Team Up for Blockchain Exploration

Air New Zealand is partnering with decentralized travel platform Winding Tree to explore blockchain tech for ticket booking and baggage tracking. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Flying High: Bitcoin Cash Rallies on Korean Volume Spike

Amid high trading volumes in South Korea, bitcoin cash is flying high today and could gain more altitude in the near-term. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

UC Berkeley, KyberNetwork Partner for Decentralized Exchange Research

KyberNetwork is teaming up with a University of California blockchain group for research on ways to improve the decentralized exchange model. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

South Korean Finance Watchdog Has 'No Plans' to Regulate Bitcoin Trading

The governor of a South Korean financial regulator has said it has "no plans" to supervise cryptocurrency trading. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Thanksgiving Lull? Bitcoin Trades Sideways But Rally May Continue

Bitcoin is continuing its sideways journey today, with a pullback looking possible. However, the broader outlook still remains bullish | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

US Defense Bill Could Give Big Boost to Blockchain

An obscure provision tucked into a U.S. defense spending bill could act as a springboard for blockchain adoption across government agencies. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Austrian Bank Raiffeisen Enlists in R3 Blockchain Consortium

Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) has become the first Austrian banking group to join the R3 distributed ledger consortium. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Nasdaq to Build Blockchain Voting System for Securities Depository Strate

Nasdaq has entered into an agreement with South African central securities depository Strate to deliver a blockchain solution for e-voting. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Gold Wallet Scam Nets $3 Million in Illicit Earnings

A scammer successfully made more than $3 million after getting the private keys to bitcoin gold users' wallets during the fork's launch period. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Baseball Great Jose Canseco Predicts $10,000 Bitcoin By 2018

Former Major League Baseball star Jose Canseco is apparently a big believer in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Asset Manager Launches Europe's First Bitcoin Mutual Fund

A French asset manager has announced the launch of Europe's first mutual fund centered around bitcoin. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Standard Chartered, Axis Launch Payments Service With Ripple Tech

Standard Chartered and Axis Bank have announced a new cross-border payments platform built on top of technology developed by Ripple. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Is 'Not Actually Legal,' Says Zimbabwe Central Bank Chief

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has cast doubt on the legality of bitcoin in the country. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Central Bank of Malaysia Plans Cryptocurrency Reporting Rules

The governor of Malaysia's central bank has provided more detail on upcoming regulations aimed to counter the illicit uses of cryptocurrencies. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

What's Next for Bitcoin Cash? Stopping Users From Losing Funds

Bitcoin cash may be vying for the top spot in bitcoin software, but it's still working to correct fundamental usability problems. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Mike Novogratz Doubles Down on $10,000 Bitcoin Prediction

Billionaire Mike Novogratz has restated his belief that bitcoin will end the year at $10,000, while ethereum could hit $500. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago