Payments Players Move on Blockchain Tech in Industry Shake-Up

Incumbent payment companies are becoming the latest firms to attempt to catch the blockchain bandwagon. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

European Parliament Report Proposes Task Force on Digital Currencies

A new European Parliament draft report on digital currencies calls for the creation of a task force specifically devoted to the technology. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Exchange Acquisition Consolidates Finland's Bitcoin Market

Finland-based bitcoin broker Prasos has acquired a local bitcoin exchange to add to its range of services. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

21 Bitcoin Computer Now Shipping to 32 European Countries

21 Inc has announced that its Bitcoin Computer device is now shipping to European countries including the UK, France, Germany and Italy. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Royal Bank of Canada Reveals Blockchain Remittance Trial With Ripple

Royal Bank of Canada has revealed it is working on a new proof of concept for distributed ledger-based remittances. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitt Launches Barbados Dollar on Blockchain, Calls for Bitcoin Unity

Bitt has launched a blockchain-based version of the Barbadian dollar it hopes will appeal to the country's underbanked. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

US Prosecutors Believe Ex-Secret Service Agent Stole More Bitcoin from Silk Road

The US government now believes a corrupt Secret Service agent may have stolen additional bitcoins during the Silk Road investigation. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Former Bitcoin Insurance Advisor Accused of Securities Fraud

The founder and former president of an insurance consultancy that is focused on the bitcoin industry has been accused of securities fraud. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Winklevoss Exchange Gemini Introduces Dynamic Trading Fees

Gemini, the New York-based bitcoin exchange founded by investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has revamped its fee schedule, to encourage an "active, stable and efficient marketplace". The service was launched just over four months ago and, according to a new blog post by presid … | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

7 Cool Decentralized Apps Being Built on Ethereum

Excitement is building around the Ethereum platform, but what are innovators and creators building with the technology? Here are seven cool examples. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

PwC Director: Blockchain Disruption Could Create Winners and Losers

PwC's FinTech director discusses the professional services firm's new Blockchain Solution Portfolio and the way ahead for the technology. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Japan Considers Regulating Bitcoin as Currency

Regulators in Japan have reportedly proposed treating digital currencies such as bitcoin as conventional currencies. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

CFTC Hearing Explores Role of Regulators in Blockchain Future

A meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee discussed how blockchain could reshape the derivatives market. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Orix, Shizuoka Become Latest Japanese Banks to Trial Blockchain

A group of Japanese financial services and technology companies have formed a new blockchain research initiative. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

UK Financial Regulator Vows to Give Blockchain 'Space' to Grow

The UK FCA has said it does not plan to regulate the blockchain industry for now as it believes it needs "space" to grow. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Ripple: Distributed Ledger Tech Can Save Banks 42% on Global Payments

A new Ripple Labs report claims banks using XRP as a bridge currency could save up to 42% on costs today. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

JPMorgan Testing Blockchain Transfers With Over 2,000 Clients

JPMorgan has reportedly been moving money between London and Tokyo as part of a trial run of blockchain technology. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Mediachain is Using Blockchain Tech to Create a Global Rights Database

CoinDesk profiles Mediachain, one of the more novel startups attacking use cases for blockchain technology in media. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Trade Settlement Giant DTCC to Host Blockchain Event

Trade settlement giant DTCC has announced it is to host a blockchain event next month in New York City. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

California Bankruptcy Judge Says Bitcoin is Property, Not Currency

A US district judge has ruled that bitcoins are a kind of intangible property in an ongoing civil case in California. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

International Securities Regulators Commit to Blockchain Research Effort

An international organization composed of the world’s top securities regulators is set to delve into blockchain technology research. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Joi Ito: Why I'm Worried About Bitcoin and the Blockchain

MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito looks at the current state of bitcoin and the blockchain, calling for unity amid an uncertain time for the industry. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Coinbase CEO Rejects Proposal for Bitcoin Hard Fork in 2017

Brian Armstrong, CEO of bitcoin services provider Coinbase, has rejected a new proposal to change to end the scaling debate. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

With Satirical Trumpchain, Donald Trump Meets Bitcoin

Can real estate mogul and United States presidential contender Donald Trump make bitcoin great again? | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

How Bitcoin Startups Can Survive the End of the Unicorn Era

Freemit CEO John Biggs issues his advice for raising funds for a blockchain startup during what's being heralded as a down year for investment. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Miners Back Proposed Timeline for 2017 Hard Fork

Members of China's bitcoin mining ecosystem have committed to supporting a proposed roadmap for scaling the bitcoin network. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

This Proposal Could Reshape Europe's Cryptocurrency Policies

Why an overlooked aspect of recent European Commission proposal concerning regulation of cryptocurrencies may have far-reaching consequences. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Inside Bloq’s Bid to Bring Bitcoin's Code to Enterprise Businesses

CoinDesk profiles Bloq, a new startup by bitcoin developer Jeff Garzik and long-time industry investor Matt Roszak. | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago