1,000-Year-Old Royal Mint Will Soon Launch Blockchain Gold Trading

Britain's ancient Royal Mint to launch blockchain trading of gold derivatives in cost cutting exercise.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Has Now Been Trading Above $500 For Record Six Months

Bitcoin prices have now been above $500 for six consecutive months, CoinDesk's Bitcoin Price Index (BPI) reveals.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

Ernst & Young Switzerland Will Accept Bitcoin Next Year

The Swiss outfit of professional services firm EY is set to begin accepting bitcoin payments next year.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

German Central Bank Tests Blockchain Trading Prototype

Germany’s central bank has built a new blockchain prototype focused on securities trading and settlement.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

A Major Insurer is Developing a Policy to Cover Bitcoin Exchanges

A Japanese insurance firm is reportedly planning to launch a new policy line aimed at bitcoin exchanges.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

Why Aren't Bitcoin Businesses Talking About SegWit?

By most accounts, the activation of Segregated Witness (SegWit) should be a boon for bitcoin. The code, first proposed last December, has been introduced to the network, and at least 20% of bitcoin's hashing power is now signalling support for the software change that is expected … | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Exchange Unocoin Releases Mobile Wallet for iOS and Android

Indian bitcoin exchange Unocoin has launched a new mobile wallet app.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

Four Criteria For Evaluating Blockchain ICOs

William Mougayar provides valuable insight into how to evaluate an ICO by analyzing four main criteria.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

Why R3's Bank Exodus Isn't As Bad As You Think

The departures by three of the blockchain consortium's larger members is being taken by some as a sign that blockchain enthusiasm is waning.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

What Investors Should Know Before Trading Zcash

Thinking of investing in Zcash? Here's what you need to know about the new, privacy-focused digital currency.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Builds Support Above $700 But 2016 High Proves Elusive

This week, bitcoin prices neared the annual high reached in June, while it was mixed news for other cryptocurrencies. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Ledger Launches Hardware Wallet for the Smart Contract Era

Ledger, the maker of the Nano USB hardware wallet, has announced a new high-end product aimed at enterprise users and savvy consumers.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Leaked: R3 Funding Book Reveals 7 Banks Could Be Out

As many as seven members of the R3 banking consortium have yet to express interest in funding the startup's ongoing $150m funding round, leaked documents reveal. Released on PasteBin this morning (and confirmed by sources close to the deal), the text details a list of the banks t … | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

21 Files for New Bitcoin Mining Patent

21 Inc has applied for a patent for specialized bitcoin mining circuitry, public records show.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Morgan Stanley is Planning to Leave R3, Reports Say

Banking giant Morgan Stanley is said to be pulling back from the R3 blockchain consortium.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Vote for CoinDesk's Most Influential People in Blockchain 2016

Voting is now open for CoinDesk's third annual 'Most Influential' people in blockchain award.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Steemit's First 'Fest' Reveals the Power of Blockchain Community

Steem's global community came together for SteemFest – a two-day conference in Amsterdam event this month.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Uganda Takes its First Steps Toward Bitcoin Regulation

A UN organization focused on criminal justice issues organized a meeting on bitcoin and digital currencies this past summer in Uganda.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Pioneer Charlie Shrem Launches New Blockchain Venture

Months after his release from prison for money laundering violations, entrepreneur Charlie Shrem has announced a new blockchain venture.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Startup Blockchain Reports 10 Millionth Wallet

Wallet service Blockchain has registered its 10 millionth bitcoin wallet.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

IRS Effort to Access Coinbase Records Could Take Months

Digital currency exchange Coinbase says it’s planning to fight a government effort to acquire information about its users.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Ethereum's Fourth Fork: So Far, So Good

Ethereum rolled out its latest hard fork today, and so far, the side effects have been minimal.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Regulators Issue Warnings Over 'Fraudulent' Bitcoin Investment Scheme

Regulators in Belize and the Seychelles have sounded the alarm about an allegedly fraudulent bitcoin investment website.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Most R3 Members Will Invest in Funding Effort, Sources Say

Despite notable exits, sources say the majority of R3's members are likely to participate in its ongoing funding round.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Congressional Committee Calls for CFTC 'Clarity' on Bitcoin

A Congressional committee has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to focus on digital currency regulation. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Why Remittance Giant MoneyGram Won't Be First With Blockchain

MoneyGram still doesn't think bitcoin will impact its business – but it sees blockchain-powered banks as a potential way for it to cut costs.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Tech Giant Siemens is Now Working on Blockchain Microgrids

A New York blockchain startup has partnered with German tech giant Siemens as it expands an ethereum-based peer-to-peer energy transfer project.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Santander Quits R3 Blockchain Consortium

Banco Santander has departed the R3 blockchain consortium, according to a representative. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Australian Government Pushes for Bitcoin Accounting Standards

The Australian government’s financial reporting standards agency is pushing for international action in the area of digital currencies.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Germany's Central Bank is Hosting a Blockchain Conference

Germany’s central bank is hosting a four-day conference on blockchain this week.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Overstock Could Raise $30 Million With Blockchain Stock Offering

A trove of recently published documents reveal Overstock could raise over $30m for its blockchain stock offering.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Goldman Sachs Leaves R3 Blockchain Consortium

One of R3CEV's initial members isn't renewing its agreement with the world's largest blockchain consortium.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

UBS Eyes Blockchain in China Expansion

UBS plans to invest in blockchain as part of an expansion plan in China.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

The Most Worrying Slide in the State of Blockchain

Venture capital in ethereum is surprisingly low, but is it really? Under the surface, ethereum is evolving differently than its predecessors.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockchain Interest is Rising in Russia (Despite Legal Concerns)

Moscow-based legal experts examine the thaw in attitudes towards blockchain and bitcoin in Russia.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Making Sense of Blockchain Governance Applications

Ledger Labs' Josh Stark seeks to provide a high-level framework for understanding the potential of nascent blockchain governance applications.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

How South Africa's 'Shark Tank' Saw its First Bitcoin Investment

Bitcoin made an unexpected appearance on an episode of the popular TV series "Shark Tank" this week. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Breaches $750 But Struggles to Set New 2016 High

Bitcoin prices repeatedly breached $750 during the week through 18th November as traders responded to macroeconomic uncertainty. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

The Developers Behind The DAO Are Launching a New DAO

The guys behind Slock.it are at it again.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Tipping Service ChangeTip to Shut Down

Months after its core development team was acqui-hired by accommodations startup Airbnb, bitcoin tipping ChangeTip is closing its doors.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

The IRS is Seeking Data on Coinbase's Bitcoin Customers

The IRS is seeking user records from Coinbase as part of a taxpayer investigation. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Japan's Central Bank Believes Blockchain Could Create Tax Issues

A senior official for Japan's central bank had words of caution for distributed ledgers. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

The Swiss Government is Paving the Way for Crypto Banks

Regulators in Switzerland are moving quickly to create regulation that accommodates digital currency and blockchain startups.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Miners Can Now Signal Support for SegWit

If they so choose, miners can now safely signal their support for a major bitcoin update.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

South Korea is Debating New Bitcoin Exchange Rules

Financial regulators in South Korea are looking to introduce new regulations for digital currency exchanges by early next year.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Passes $750 as it Nears Five-Month High

The price of bitcoin is now trading above $750, its highest total in nearly five months.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockchain Real Estate Startup Bitmark Raises $1.7 Million

Taiwan blockchain startup Bitmark has raised $1.7m in a new seed funding round.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

ViaBTC Sparks Bitcoin Scaling Debate in Reddit AMA

The head of a Chinese mining pool backing an alternative bitcoin implementation completed a Reddit AMA earlier today.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago