Second Life? Failed DAO Creators Are Making a Comeback Bid

Despite one notable past failure, Slock.it is forging on, with a new project planned and new funding from a secret investor. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Private Blockchains for Bitcoin Maximalists

CoinDesk contributor Martin Hagelstrom addresses the private vs public blockchain debate, arguing for the tech from a bitcoin believer's perspective.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Major Banks, Startups Advance Blockchain Syndicated Loan Pilot

A group of banks and finance firms led by Credit Suisse have completed the next phase of a blockchain proof-of-concept focused on syndicated loans. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Litecoin Prices Jump 70% as Market Cap Adds Over $100 Million

Litecoin prices surged nearly 70% today, ending months of stagnated market activity.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Verizon, JetBlue Back Blockchain Firm Filament's $15 Million Funding

Blockchain startup Filament has closed a new $15m funding round.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Startup Ledger Raises $7 Million

Bitcoin hardware startup Ledger has raised $7m in a new Series A funding round.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Hong Kong's Central Bank Partners on DLT Trade Finance Test

A group of six banks and global auditing firm Deloitte have completed a new blockchain trade finance test focused on the Hong Kong market.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Blockchain Platform MultiChain Enters Beta with 15 New Partners

Private blockchain platform MultiChain has entered beta phase as it adds 15 new members to its partner program.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Chain and Thales Interlock for Blockchain Key Security Solution

French cyber-defense and aerospace firm Thales has launched a new integration with blockchain startup Chain aimed to boost blockchain security.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Market Enabler? Exchanges See Blockchain as New Revenue Play

At a conference in Budapest this week, financial industry execs revealed shifting views on the best use case for distributed ledger tech.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Sweden Moves to Next Stage With Blockchain Land Registry

An initiative by Sweden’s land registry authority to trial blockchain technology for recording property deals has just moved to its second phase.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Traders Disagree on Where the Market is Headed

The path forward for bitcoin prices isn't clear, market analysts say.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Panasonic Among New Contributors to Hyperledger's Iroha Project

Five new companies are contributing to Iroha, one of several projects attached to the Hyperledger blockchain initiative. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Emirates NBD Enlists UAE Central Bank in Blockchain Check Trial

One of the Middle East's largest banking groups is pushing ahead on a plan to use blockchain to prevent paper cheque fraud.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Inside IC3: How Cornell is Advancing the Science of Magic Internet Money

An inside look at Cornell University's IC3 lab, which has numerous projects working on researching and boosting cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Economic Forum Highlights China's Rise in Blockchain R&D

Blockchain tech will likely boost financial inclusion, but a major impact is still a way off, according to panelists at a recent event in China.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Survey: Europe's Online Shoppers Are Wary of Digital Currencies

European consumers are largely avoiding cryptocurrencies when making e-commerce payments, according to a recent MasterCard survey.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Digital Currency Exchange ShapeShift Raises $10.4 Million Series A

Digital currency exchange startup ShapeShift has closed a new funding round, one which it hopes will fuel a suite of new products this year. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Arizona Lawmakers Pass Blockchain Records Bill

Arizona's legislature has cleared a bill that would recognize blockchain signatures and smart contracts under state law.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

SEC Denies SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal

The Securities and Exchange Commission has denied a bid to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the New York Stock Exchange. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Spanish Bank BBVA Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project

Spanish banking conglomerate BBVA has become the latest member of the Hyperledger blockchain project.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

IBM Unveils Blockchain Platform for Oil Trade Finance

A group of companies including IBM has spearheaded the development of a new blockchain-based crude oil trade finance platform.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

More Banks Are Signing Up for ING's Ethereum Oil Trading Test

Dutch bank ING's ethereum-based oil trading pilot is opening up to new financial institutions.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

With Ethereum 'Ice Age' Incoming, Momentum Builds for Miner Pay Cut

A vote currently taking place on ethereum's mining rewards system has motivated a big response from the community.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Chinese Lender CreditEase Launches Blockchain Supply Chain Service

A major peer-to-peer lender in China is seeking to promote blockchain solutions in the global supply chain.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

War of the Words: Who's Said What About a Bitcoin Fork?

CoinDesk rounds up the various announcements from industry startups in the wake of speculation the bitcoin network could see a technical split.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Rebounds From Two-Month Low to Top $1,000

Bitcoin prices climbed above $1,000 today, after falling to their lowest in more than two months. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

BitOasis Expands Credit Card Bitcoin Buying to 5 New Countries

Dubai-based bitcoin startup BitOasis is expanding its presence outside the UAE with a new announcement.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Beijing City Regulator Calls For Blockchain Standards

A government official with Beijing's municipal government called for a "standard" approach to blockchain development in a speech last week.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

European Commission Proposes Blockchain RegTech Pilot

The executive branch of the European Union may soon embark on a blockchain test that trials the technology's regulatory applications.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

A Short Guide to Bitcoin Forks

Don't know a hard fork from a soft fork? This guide is designed to help you follow bitcoin's raging technical debates.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

IBM vs Microsoft: Two Tech Giants, Two Blockchain Visions

How two established tech firms are taking different directions when it comes to their blockchain-as-a-service offerings.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Why Mizuho's Blockchain Roadmap Still Includes Bitcoin

A bitcoin-based securities pilot developed by Japanese finance giant Mizuho is nearing completion and could soon see a public launch.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Wien Energie is Gearing Up for a Large-Scale Blockchain Rollout

One of Austria's largest energy firms is fast preparing for a future where blockchain impacts its business model, according to a new interview.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

How to Explore Blockchain

Arno Laeven argues that organisations setting out to explore blockchain with a view to adoption need to manage their expectations.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

'Scam Free' Gambling on Ethereum? Regulators Might Not Be Ready

A world without gambling scams is the latest big idea being tested on the ethereum blockchain, but regulatory hurdles remain.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Follow the Leader: Analyzing Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Price Correlations

Is there a correlation between the price movements of bitcoin and other digital currencies? CoinDesk dives into these relationships. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

This Bitcoin Botnet is Vying to Be Future of Secure IoT

Following numerous cases of compromised IoT systems, two MIT researchers came up with a novel bitcoin-based security product that mimics botnets.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Charts: Determining the Ideal Block Size for Bitcoin

What's the ideal block size? CoinDesk contributor Willy Woo analyzes the charts for answers in his latest opinion piece.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

A Winklevoss ETF Reboot? Analysts See Uphill Battle Ahead

A decision by the Bats exchange to fight the SEC rejection of a proposed bitcoin ETF has little hope, according to analysts.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Support Weakens As Price Drops Below $1,000

Bitcoin prices fell below $1,000 this morning, dropping more than 5% since the start of the day’s trading.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Alibaba Turns to Blockchain in Fight Against Food Fraud

China-based e-commerce giant Alibaba has teamed up with PwC and other partners to develop a system to fight food fraud using blockchain tech.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Keep Calm and Bitcoin On: Why Developers Aren’t Worried About a Fork

As the discussion heats up over the possibility of a hard fork to bitcoin's blockchain, some developers are playing down the likelihood of a split.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Hyperledger Bond Trading Platform Goes Open Source

A bond trading platform built on top of Hyperledger's Sawtooth Lake distributed ledger was made open source this week.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Core Roadmap Unveils Signature Optimization Plan

Bitcoin Core developers released a new technology roadmap today that charts the project's panned transition from its current digital signature algorithm to a more advanced alternative. If implemented, the proposal would find 'Schnorr signatures' replacing the ECDSA signatures bit … | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Report: Bitcoin Social Media Scams Are On the Rise

A new report by a cybersecurity platform provider issued today offered new data on social media scams.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Ripple Prices Surge to 4-Month High

The price of XRP surged to a more-than four-month high overnight, a development that occurred amidst an overall boom in the crypto markets.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

A Major Bitcoin Scaling Meeting Could Take Place This May

An attempt is being made to gather representatives of bitcoin's diverse communities to discuss bitcoin scaling. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago