Altcoin Uptick Ends as Bitcoin Prices Pass $1,050

Altcoins enjoyed a notable rally earlier in the week, but now that run appears to be over. Source | Continue reading


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NH Lawmakers Advance Proposed Bitcoin MSB Exemption

A new bill in New Hampshire that would exempt users from existing MSB laws took a step forward this week.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bank Of Canada: Digital Currencies Need Regulation to Succeed

Researchers from Canada's central bank argue that private digital currencies like bitcoin won't succeed without some kind of government involvement.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

3 Big Blockchain Ideas MIT is Working on Right Now

CoinDesk looks at notable MIT Digital Currency Initiative projects, from reshaping the web, to making blockchains more confidential and auditable.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Sberbank CEO: Commercial Blockchains Just Two Years Away

The CEO of Russia's largest bank believes commercial blockchain applications are closer than many experts have projected.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver to Push for OKCoin Liquidation in Court

Bitcoin investor Roger Ver’s legal fight against Chinese bitcoin exchange OKCoin is intensifying as he pushes for the firm to be liquidated.Source | Continue reading


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The Big Mistakes Enterprises Are Making on Blockchain

Why corporations need to think bigger to maximize the benefits of blockchain. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Financial Giant Fidelity Seeks Patent for Blockchain Voting System

Fidelity Investments has applied to patent a method by which a blockchain could be used for authenticating voters and processing fair elections.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

ASX CEO Expresses New Confidence in Blockchain Post-Trade Tests

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) plans to increase its blockchain investment by the end of this year to build a better product.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Is Bitcoin Forming a New Price Floor at $1,000?

Are bitcoin prices forming a new support floor as we speak? Only time will tell. Between then and now, we can review the input of market experts. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Austrian Utility Giant Trials Blockchain Energy Trading

Wien Energie, Austria’s largest utility conglomerate, is taking part in a new blockchain trial focused on energy trading.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Commonwealth Bank Plans More Blockchain Investments in 2017

Commonwealth Bank plans to keep spending on blockchain tech. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Coin.mx Bitcoin Exchange Trial Begins in New York

Despite a slight delay, the trial of two individuals tied to the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has commenced. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Why Bigger Might Not Be Better For Bitcoin Scaling

The block size debate, long one of the defining challenges hanging over bitcoin's tech community, took an interesting twist late last month. A years-long discussion about how best to scale the functioning $15bn economic network mid-flight, the debate has largely been characterize … | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

State Bank of India Launches New Blockchain Finance Consortium

India’s largest bank is spearheading 'Bankchain' – a newly unveiled consortium focused on blockchain applications.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

China's BTCC Becomes Latest Bitcoin Exchange to Freeze Withdrawals

BTCC has announced that it will halt bitcoin and other cryptocurrency withdrawals for one month.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Swift Reveals Future Global Payment Tech – Blockchain Not Included

While Swift is bullish on its explorations of blockchain, it has sidestepped the tech in its new cross-border payments service, unveiled today.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

US Government Code-A-Thon to Focus on Blockchain Health Applications

An upcoming hackathon sponsored by the US health department aims to boost innovation in blockchain-based healthcare applications.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Dubai Innovation Office Seeking Startups for $20k Blockchain Contest

The Smart Dubai initiative is on the hunt for startups to take part in a new blockchain contest, offering prizes of up to $20,000 for the winner.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Crypto Traders Flock to Altcoins Amid Bitcoin Price Malaise

Cryptocurrency traders have been flocking to altcoins as of late, seeking to benefit from their volatility as bitcoin prices remain stagnant. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Can A New Method for Monitoring Blockchains Stop Sybil Attacks?

A group of researchers has proposed a new way to more closely monitor the behavior of nodes that relay information on a blockchain network.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

North Dakota’s Bitcoin Regulation Hits Roadblock in New Hearing

A proposal to study bitcoin regulation in North Dakota has reportedly run into some opposition. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

EU Commission: We Plan to Boost Support for Blockchain Projects

The executive arm of the European Union government is planning to expand its work on blockchain, an official said last week.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

The Next Wave of Ethereum Applications is Almost Here

Ethereum has been criticized by some for its lack of production-ready projects, but a number of dapps are now making significant progress.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft Teams With KPMG to Launch Blockchain Workspace Network

Microsoft and professional services firm KPMG have announced the opening of new innovation workshops focused on blockchain development.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Post-Trade Giant NSD: Blockchains Are 'Useless' If The Data Isn't Legal

The NSD's director of innovation, Artem Duvanov, says blockchains are only useful when recording legally binding information.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Will New Regulations Help or Hurt Bitcoin Startups in the Philippines?

Luis Buenaventura looks at new rules aimed at bitcoin firms in the Philippines, arguing that, cost burden aside, there's reason to be optimistic.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Why Blockchain Firms Shouldn't Ignore New EU Cybersecurity Laws

Impending EU laws, although not aimed directly at the blockchain industry, could prove impactful to its practices, says attorney Jacek Czarnecki.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

The Price of Ether Just Hit a New 2017 High

Ether prices surged on 14th February, pushing higher amid a strong pickup in trading volume and a leveraged market. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Vitalik Buterin Issues Update on Ethereum's 'Metropolis' Upgrade

Work on ethereum's next scheduled software release is advancing according to the blockchain platform's creator.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Ethereum IoT Project Wins $100k in Dubai Blockchain Hackathon

A startup building an ethereum-based platform for IoT applications has won $100,000 at a blockchain hackathon in Dubai.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Another Central Bank in Africa is Warning About Onecoin

Uganda’s central bank has a new warning for local residents: stay away from Onecoin, a digital currency scheme widely accused of being a scam.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

China's Bitcoin Traders Are Losing Confidence in Exchange Prices

The decision by China's bitcoin exchanges to freeze withdrawals is impacting the country's over-the-counter (OTC) markets. As reported by CoinDesk last week, two of China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges abruptly suspended bitcoin withdrawals in response to new pressures from the … | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Jury Selection Delayed in Bitcoin Exchange Trial

A federal trial tied to the now-defunct Florida bitcoin exchange Coin.mx has been delayed. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Banking Giant Mizuho Invests in Japan's Biggest Bitcoin Exchange

Japan's largest bitcoin exchange by volume has announced a new round of fundraising backed by three domestic financial giants.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Hardware Not Hard Forks: How Accenture Plans to End the Blockchain Security Debate

Can dedicated hardware bring institutions on board with blockchain in a way that consensus-driven hard forks can't? This company is betting on it.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Arizona’s Proposed Blockchain Gun Tracking Ban Pushes Ahead

An effort to prohibit the tracking of firearms with distributed ledgers has progressed to the state's Senate.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin's Price Battles New Resistance in Bid to Breach $1,000

Bitcoin prices fluctuated around $1,000 on 13th February, as the digital currency encountered technical resistance and reluctant crypto traders.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Canadian Think Tank Proposes 3 Priorities for Blockchain Policy

Non-profit think tank CD Howe has published a possible roadmap for Canada's policymakers as they consider ways to regulate blockchain. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Hedge Funds Are Reportedly Racing to Buy Mt Gox Creditor Claims

International hedge funds are said to be moving to purchase claims held by customers of the failed bitcoin exchange Mt Gox.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Needham: Outlook For Bitcoin ETF Approval Remains Unchanged

As one of the more high-profile bitcoin ETF efforts edges closer to possible approval, analyst Needham & Co has released a deeper look at the factors that could influence the US Securities and Exchange Commission's decision on the matter. Published Friday, the report doesn't go s … | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Blockchain is 5 Years From Mainstream, Post-Trade Consortium Members Say

Members of the Post-Trade Distributed Ledger Group see a multi-year adoption timeline for the technology, according to a new survey. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Deutsche Bank Analyst: Blockchain Could Have Prevented Soros Leaks

One Deutsche Bank analyst believes a recent, unwanted financial disclosure could have been prevented with blockchain tech.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Forex Giants Trading Bitcoin? In Japan That Might Be Months Away

When new legislation becomes law later this year, Japan's blockchain market will see financial giants come on board, industry insiders tell CoinDesk.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Blockchain Startups Are Rethinking Hedge Funds, but There's a Better Target

While blockchain startups are targeting the hedge fund industry, venture capital may be a better place to focus efforts, says Noelle Acheson.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Are Bitcoin Traders Planning for an ETF Approval?

Are traders pricing in the SEC's upcoming decision on the Winklevoss bitcoin ETF? We asked experts from across the industry. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Matchpool Will Pay You Cryptocurrency If You Help Your Friends Find Love

Matchpool is a new dating service that aims to bring couples together through the art of matchmaking – with a 21st century twist.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Tokens For Time: BNY's Blockchain Lead Explores Concept With Pet Project

A new token created by Alex Batlin, global blockchain lead for BNY Mellon, could have surprising real-world possibilities. | Continue reading


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