How Bitcoin's P2P Layer Got a Speed Hike in the Latest Core Release

MIT-funded developer Cory Fields discusses his work overhauling the code for Bitcoin Core's peer-to-peer layer – a task that was anything but easy.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Blockstack Launches Decentralized Internet Platform on Amazon's AWS

Blockstack Core, a bitcoin development platform, is now available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) marketplace.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Wallet Maker CoolBitX Raises $500k for Healthcare Solution

Bitcoin hardware wallet maker CoolBitX has raised $500,000 as part of its push into the broader blockchain security industry.Source | Continue reading


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From First Filing to Final Decision: The Journey of the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF

A (short) history of the Winklevoss bitcoin ETF. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Ontario Securities Regulator Issues Warning About ICOs

Ontaro's securities market watchdog has issued a warning to businesses using blockchain tech: you may run afoul of our laws.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

New Hampshire's Bitcoin MSB Exemption Clears First Vote

Lawmakers in New Hampshire have advanced a measure that would exempt bitcoin traders in the state from money transmitter requirements.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Singapore's Central Bank Completes Digital Currency Trial

Singapore’s central bank has completed a distributed ledger trial focused on inter-bank payments, officials said today.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Rootstock's Merge-Mining Advances Bitcoin Smart Contracts Effort

For the first time, a bitcoin mining pool has integrated a process called 'merge-mining' – a move aimed to bring smart contracts to the bitcoin blockchain.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

A Public-Private Ethereum? It Won't Be As Easy As it Sounds

Making private ethereum implementations compatible with the larger public blockchain is a popular concept, but there is much work to be done. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

China's Bitcoin Freeze Likely to Continue Until After People's Congress

China's bitcoin users may face a further wait for services to be restored at the country's major exchange services.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

2020 Vision: Why Startups Believe Blockchain Will Go Live in Dubai

Blockchain startups are jumping at the opportunity to work in a rare region of the world where the rewards are real for industry doers.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

BIS Report: Wide-Scale Distributed Ledger Use 'Years Away'

A new report on payments from the Bank of International Settlements has outlined three possible use cases for blockchain technology.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

How Bitcoin Traders Are Preparing for the SEC's ETF Decision

The world's bitcoin traders are getting ready for this week's ETF decision.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Could Smart Contract-Based Bribes Threaten Bitcoin Mining Pools?

Could bribery payments issued via smart contract undo the bitcoin mining pool model?Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Rootstock is Fusing the Lightning Network With On-Chain Scaling – On a Sidechain

A unique proposal aimed at scaling bitcoin’s transaction capacity via sidechains has been revealed in a new white paper.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Maine Senator Seeks Commission to Study Blockchain-Based Elections

Lawmakers in Maine want to study blockchain-based voting. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Startup Align Commerce Raises $24 Million, Rebrands as Veem

Veem, formally known as Align Commerce, has raised $24m as part of its plan to simplify global fiat currency payments using the bitcoin blockchain.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitstamp Partners with Banking Giant for Bitcoin Investment On-Ramp

Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp and French bank Crédit Agricole have teamed up to facilitate bitcoin acceptance at investment funds.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Why Bitcoin Remittance Companies Are Still Shrugging Off Swift

Financial messaging giant Swift may have introduced new payments tech, but bitcoin startups still feel confident about their role in the industry.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Huobi to Resume Bitcoin Withdrawals Pending Regulator Approval

One of China's largest bitcoin exchanges announced its intent to resume withdrawals in a statement today.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

21 Adds List Feature to Bitcoin 'LinkedIn' Alternative

21 Inc, one of the best funded bitcoin startups, has released an update to its bitcoin-powered email app.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

One of Bitcoin's Big Funds is Selling Ahead of the ETF Decision

At least one major hedge fund is selling bitcoin ahead of the SEC's expected ruling on a long-proposed bitcoin ETF.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

SEC Expected to Decide Bitcoin ETF's Fate By Friday

The SEC decision on the bitcoin ETF is expected by Friday, according to a source with knowledge of the agency’s deliberations.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Russian PM Orders Research on Public Sector Blockchain Use

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has asked two government ministries to investigate public sector blockchain applications.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Local Government in South Korea Taps Blockchain for Community Vote

A South Korean provincial government recently tapped technology developed by blockchain startup Blocko for a vote on community funding.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Save the Nodes: MIT Bitcoin Expo Spotlights Tech Challenges

The fourth annual MIT Bitcoin Expo this week saw much discussion of the need for more bitcoin nodes to avoid centralization of the tech.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

PBoC Official: China's Bitcoin Exchanges Need Strict Supervision

The People’s Bank of China should continue keeping a close eye on domestic bitcoin exchanges, a senior central bank official said this week.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Street Street is Betting AI Can Help Monetize Blockchain Tech

State Street is experimenting with ways to monetize blockchain tech by harnessing the predictive powers of artificial intelligence.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Will the Internet of Things Need Its Own Blockchain?

Is there a need for a use-case specific blockchain in IoT? Some companies believe that the idea is compelling.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Blockchain Academy to Launch in Indian State of Kerala

The Indian state of Kerala will soon have its own blockchain academy – the second such institution in the country.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Runs into Resistance Near $1,300

Bitcoin prices appear to be encountering some resistance near $1,300.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

What You Need to Know About Bitcoin’s Upcoming Code Release

Bitcoin’s best-known proposed code change isn’t the only one that matters.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Irish Fund Managers Complete Blockchain Data Reporting Trial

An investment industry trade group based in Ireland has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed at streamlining regulatory reporting.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Foxconn Subsidiary Debuts Blockchain-Powered Supply Chain Platform

A subsidiary of one of largest electronics manufacturers has partnered on the launch of a new blockchain-based supply chain finance platform.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Consumer Watchdog in Italy Moves Against OneCoin Investment Scheme

Regulators in Italy have moved to suspend several affiliates of OneCoin, the digital currency investment scheme widely believed to be fraudulent.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Australian Finance Regulator Launches Blockchain Research Effort

Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC is launching a new innovation hub dedicated in part to blockchain research.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

China's Biggest Blockchain Backer Launches Startup Accelerator

The venture arm of major Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang Group has launched a new blockchain startup acceleratorSource | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Why the ICO Model's Success Could Be Its Downfall

The notable successes of token sales as speculative investments could end up being the nail in their coffin, argues Noelle Acheson.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

6 Top Trends From CoinDesk's 2017 State of Blockchain Report

The 2017 State of Blockchain report examines key trends, data and events in the industry over the last year. Here are 6 takeaways.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Dubai Government Claims Title of Blockchain's 'Global Capital'

Dubai's government made bold statements at an event today in remarks that sought to cast the city as the global leader in the nascent market.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

The Trouble With Fintech (Or Why 'Now' is the Time for DLT)

A critical look at the reasons behind the change in dialogue surrounding blockchain and distributed ledger tech.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

The World's Largest Shipping Company Tracks Cargo on a Blockchain

Global shipping giant Maersk has conducted its first blockchain-based shipment in partnership with IBM.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Why You Won't See Bitcoin in a Casino Anytime Soon

Bitcoins and gambling go together like pedals on a bike, but the use of cryptocurrencies in the highly regulated US is still at the conceptual stage.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

A (Short) Guide to Blockchain Consensus Protocols

Bitcoin's consensus mechanism is great, but it isn't perfect. This article looks at some of the more viable public blockchain alternatives.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Ether Prices Surge Under Shadow of Bitcoin and Dash

Ether prices surged in the last week, but the rally was overshadowed by the sharp price increases for both bitcoin and dash. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Roger Ver Bets Against SegWit Bitcoin Upgrade at Anarchapulco

The beach-side city of Acapulco recently played host a bitcoin scaling debate.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitfinex Adds Market Trading For Dash (Again)

Exchange Bitfinex platform has added new markets for dash, the digital currency that has seen big price moves this week. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Fed Governor Voices Caution on Central Bank Digital Currencies

Central bank-issued digital currencies could stifle private-sector payments innovation, a senior Federal Reserve official said today.Source | Continue reading


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