Coinbase Introduces Stop Orders for Bitcoin Exchange Traders

Coinbase has added stop orders to its exchange product, allowing customers to buy and sell the digital currency at a previously set price. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Tech Giant Hitachi to Study Blockchain in New R&D Lab

Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi is set to open a financial technology research laboratory that will focus on blockchain applications. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

USAA: Members Gave ‘Clear Yes’ to Coinbase Bitcoin Trial

USAA discusses its most recent bitcoin technology trial, which found it offering a balance-check option to accountholders. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Energy and Commerce Committee Talks Bitcoin in Congressional Hearing

A US Congressional subcommittee on commerce and trade held a hearing today on the subject of digital currencies and blockchain technology. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Startups Stuck in Limbo as BitLicense Process Drags On

More than six months after the final date for application filings, only one license has been issued under New York’s BitLicense regulatory framework. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Interdealer Broker ICAP Completes Post-Trade Blockchain Trial

Interdealer broker ICAP has completed an internal blockchain technology trial focused on securities post-trade processes. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Retail Giant Overstock to Issue its Own Stock on Blockchain Platform

Online retail giant Overstock announced it will issue public shares of company stock on its tØ blockchain platform. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Australian Delivery Service Exploring Blockchain Identity Solutions

Australian delivery company Australia Post is looking into possible blockchain technology applications for storing identity information. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

New York Business Journal Veteran Joins CoinDesk Editorial Staff

New York Business Journal technology and innovation reporter Michael del Castillo has officially joined CoinDesk. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council Seeks to Spur Startup Growth

Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council has revealed it plans to hold events this year that will seek to assist startups with job placement and investments. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

21 Inc Launches First Proof-of-Concept for Bitcoin Computer Network

With its signature hardware product now shipping, 21 is seeking to roll out its next stage in development, a decentralized, bitcoin-incentivized grid. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Study: Blockchain Tech Low on Finance Sector’s Priority List

Many financial services executives say blockchain technology is low on their corporate priority list, according to a new survey. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

US Judge Rules Mt Gox Class Action Can Continue Against Mizuho Bank

A judge has rejected a claim by Mizuho Bank that a class action lawsuit related to its involvement in the collapse of Mt Gox should move to Japan. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Researchers Propose Blockchain for Central Banks But Bank of England Not Involved

Researchers have proposed a new kind of cryptocurrency that puts a central bank in control of the network but retains a transparent ledger. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Microsoft Adds 5 New Blockchain Partners to Azure

Tech giant Microsoft has added five new services to its blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) solution. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockchain Consortium R3 Opens New Round of Partnerships

Blockchain consortium startup R3CEV is now accepting applications for new partners. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockai Raises $547k for Blockchain Digital Rights Platform

Blockai has announced $547,000 in seed funding to relaunch as a blockchain copyright startup. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

New York Bitcoin User Charged With Unlawful Money Transmission

A New York man has been charged with operating an unlawful money transmitting business in connection the sale of bitcoins. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

USAA Expands Bitcoin Integration to All Members

Following a successful pilot program, US financial services firm USAA is expanding its bitcoin integration to all members. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Ethereum Blockchain Project Launches First Production Release

Next-generation blockchain platform Ethereum has released 'Homestead' the first production release of its software. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Exchange Bitfinex Adds Ether Trading Amid Increasing Demand

Digital currency exchange Bitfinex has added ether trading prior to the release of the Ethereum's next software implementation 'Homestead'. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Microsoft Drops Bitcoin? Payments Still Live As Reports Cast Doubt

Microsoft is still accepting and crediting bitcoin payments amid reports that the tech giant is moving away from the digital currency. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockchain Prediction Market Augur Enters Beta

Decentralized blockchain prediction market project Augur has officially entered beta following its crowdfunding effort last year. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

What's the Big Idea Behind Ethereum's World Computer?

What's the big idea behind Ethereum? Developer Travis Patron gives his take. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin and Public Blockchains Will Power the Smart Contracts Revolution

Bitcoin evangelist and journalist Chris DeRose examines both the promise and problems related to smart contracts. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Meet the 11 Technical Minds Behind the Hyperledger Blockchain Project

Who's leading the Hyperledger blockchain project? CoinDesk profiles the 11 members of its Technical Steering Committee. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Why Bitcoin's Block Size Debate is a Proxy War

In this opinion piece, IBM's Martin Hagelstrom argues 'bitcoin's block size debate' isn't really about block size at all. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

21 Inc Launches Bitcoin Micropayments Marketplace

Bitcoin startup 21 Inc has launched the 21 Micropayments Marketplace, a new offering aimed at developers. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Hits $420 Amid Sideways Market Movement

Though the scaling debate remains in progress, bitcoin enjoyed both price stability and high trading volume in the seven days through 12:00 UTC on 11th March. Market participants traded more than 35m BTC during the seven days through 1:30 p.m. (EST), Bitcoinity figures reveal. Th … | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Lending Platform BTCJam Stops Taking New US Customers

Bitcoin lending platform BTCJam is no longer taking new US customers, citing uncertainty around regulation in the country. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

UniCredit White Paper Explores Blockchain Uses for Banks

Italian bank UniCredit has published a white paper that explores how banks could offer blockchain-based services. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Consulting Firms Face Talent Shortage As Blockchain Offerings Grow

Major consulting firms say they're "aggressively hiring" employees with blockchain skills as market demand grows. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Report: Russia to Propose 7-Year Prison Sentences for Digital Currency Issuers

The Russian Finance Ministry has reportedly beefed up penalties for the issuance of so-called money surrogates including digital currencies. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process

The executive director of the ESMA has said the agency believes blockchain tech could enhance the post-trade process. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Deloitte: Blockchain Systems Could Rival ACH Network By 2025

A new Deloitte report suggests that blockchain-based transactions are likely to surge over the next decade. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Toronto Stock Exchange Moves Toward Blockchain With Ethereum Founder Hire

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has hired Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di Iorio as its first chief digital officer. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

South African Marketplace Bidorbuy Adds Bitcoin Payments

South African online marketplace Bidorbuy has enabled bitcoin purchases. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

R3: Biggest-Ever Blockchain Trial is Only the Beginning

R3 managing director Tim Grant discusses his startup's biggest test yet and why it's only just getting started with its collaborative consortium work. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

How Bitcoin Brought Electricity to a South African School

A system for powering South African schools using bitcoin was demonstrated at a recent event at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Why a TechCrunch Editor Left His Job for a Bitcoin Startup

Why did one of TechCrunch’s longest-serving editors leave a media giant for a bitcoin startup? | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Australian Bitcoin Miner Withdraws Bid for Public IPO

Bitcoin Group is returning $5.9m, it raised from investors after the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) said the firm needed to raise more capital. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Chronicled Raises $3.4 Million to Bring Blockchain Verification to Sneaker Trade

Chronicled, a startup leveraging blockchain tech to authenticate collectible sneakers, has raised $3.42m. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitwage Now Lets Employers Pay Workers With Credit Cards

Bitcoin payroll startup Bitwage has added support for credit and debit card payments. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Precious Metals Dealer JM Bullion Accepts Bitcoin

Dallas-based precious metals dealer JM Bullion is now accepting bitcoin through bitcoin processor BitPay. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Infosys: Blockchain Tech Adoption Won't Take A Decade

IT consulting giant Infosys believes that blockchain technology will impact finance faster than incumbents have projected. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

AirBnB Exec Hints at How Rental Giant Could Use Blockchain

An AirBnB exec has indicated that the renting service is open to investigating potential blockchain applications related to user trust. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Mizuho Trials Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments

Mizuho has announced that it recently completed a test involving bitcoin that focused on cross-border securities settlement. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

70% of Financial Institutions Believe Blockchain Will Be Good for Business

So much for disruption? A new survey says 70% of financial institutions believe blockchain will positively impact their business. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago