Alleged Bitcoin Scammer Busted By Dubai Police

Police in Dubai have reportedly arrested a man accused stealing bitcoins from several individuals.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Despite Trump Bump, Bitcoin Still Strives for 'Safe Haven' Status

An unexpected Trump presidential victory helped support the idea bitcoin could one day become a safe haven asset.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Overstock's Blockchain and the War Against Naked Shorting

Overstock plans to sell shares of stock on its own transparent blockchain platform, but will it stop the cheating?Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Deloitte Opens Ethereum Identity Platform to Blockchain Developers

"Big Four" accounting firm Deloitte to announce it will hand-over its Smart Identity blockchain solution to the open-source community.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Bounces, Futures Flounder as Trump Nears Presidential Upset

Bitcoin prices are rising as Donald Trump is poised for a potential win in the US presidential election.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Gemini Expands Bitcoin and Ether Exchange to New Asian Markets

Digital currency exchange Gemini announced yesterday that it is opening its services to traders in South Korea and Japan.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Inspector General: IRS Needs to Overhaul Bitcoin Tax Strategy

The US Internal Revenue Service needs to overhaul its strategy for bitcoin, an agency watchdog warned in a report published today.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Coinbase Redesigns Wallet Website for Digital Assets

Coinbase has launched a redesigned version of its website, an unveiling it said marks its transition from a wallet to a digital asset exchange.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

In 2016 US Election, Bitcoin and Blockchain Were Blips on Campaign Radar

CoinDesk recounts its attempts to engage with major political candidates ahead of the 2016 US election.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

As Argentina Embraces Blockchain, Emphasis on Politics Remains

A recent conference highlights how bitcoin and blockchain may be a means to the same end for Argentina's entrepreneurs. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Trumpchain Revealed: The Man Behind the Blockchain Parody

CoinDesk gives a short spotlight to the man behind a popular blockchain Twitter account that could be coming to a close with the US election.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

R3 Launches Blockchain Lab in Singapore

Banking consortium R3 has officially launched a new blockchain lab in Singapore in partnership with the local central bank.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Traders Believe Trump Win Could Trigger Price Boost

Market observers offer their views on how the US presidential election could impact digital currency markets.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Overstock Invests in Blockchain Voting Startup SettleMint

E-tail giant Overstock has invested in a Belgium-based blockchain startup.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin or Ether? College Teams Compete in $10k Crypto Investment Contest

Students from thirteen colleges worldwide are vying for a $10,000 first prize in a cryptocurrency investment contest.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Australian Travel Agency Tests Blockchain Bookings

A hotel bookings company based in Australia has developed a blockchain proof-of-concept in partnership with Microsoft.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Now Hiring: US DOJ Seeks Digital Currency Legal Experts

The Department of Justice is looking to hire attorneys to assist it with developing digital currency regulations.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

UK Regulator Adds 9 Blockchain Startups to Fintech 'Sandbox'

Nine blockchain startups have joined a fintech 'sandbox' run by one of the UK's top finance regulators. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Digital Asset Holdings Targets Biggest of the Big Banks With New Blockchain Tech

Digital Asset Holdings revealed new blockchain smart contracts tech at a meeting of the Hyperledger project last week.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

SEB to Build Blockchain Channel Between New York and Stockholm

The blockchain service aims to go live sometime in 2017, according to SEB's head of transaction services.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

China's Bitcoin Miners See Profit in a Bigger-Block Blockchain

A bitcoin mining conference held by one of the network's largest miners saw what some have labeled an unscientific discussion of scaling the network.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockchain: Why the 'Big Guys' Can’t Win

An industry commentator looks at moves by tech industry incumbents to capture the emerging blockchain market, and offers a warning for the futureSource | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

A Strange High: Two Days at Denver's Crypto-Cannabis Conference

Denver's Crypto-Cannabis Conference wants a marriage between the cryptocurrency and cannabis industry, but is the use case strong enough? Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin's Price Flirts With $750 as Zcash Fervor Fades

It was a volatile week for the digital currency markets, with bitcoin proving erratic and Zcash seeing the excitement following its launch subside.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Overstock’s Blockchain Business Reports $3 Million Loss

E-tailer Overstock.com reported a $3m loss for the third quarter of this year tied to its ongoing work building a blockchain-based stock exchange.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Stolen Bitcoin? An Anti-Theft Feature is Getting a Second Life on Sidechains

A concept that could enable new functionality for bitcoins on the bitcoin blockchain is being tested by Blockstream.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

R3 Adds Interbank Trading Market to Blockchain Consortium

The operator of China’s interbank trading system has joined the R3 blockchain consortium.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

China's 'First Web-Only Insurer' Launches Blockchain Research Efforts

A web-based insurance firm in China is investing in new blockchain product development, with an eye to build a services platform around the tech.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Overstock Secures New Partnership For Blockchain Stock Sale

E-commerce giant Overstock’s blockchain stock offering is set to begin later this month.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

ICOs and Appcoins: A Blockchain VC's View

A bitcoin and blockchain investor offers a warning about the recent increase of ICOs and appcoins.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Bitcoin Price Drops 5% as New China Rumors Stoke Trading

Reports that China may soon take actions to limit domestic bitcoin exchanges caused notable market activity today.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Financial Stability Board Expands Distributed Ledger Research

An international body of regulators and government officials created in the wake of the 2008 financial panic is expanding its work on blockchain.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Police Arrest Japanese Man Who Bought Bitcoin With Stolen Funds

Tokyo police have arrested a man accused of buying bitcoin with stolen money. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Thai Bank Tests Blockchain For Recordkeeping

One of Thailand’s leading commercial banks is working with IBM on applying blockchain to its transaction services.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

EU Legislators Advance Plan to Fund Blockchain Research

The European Union is moving closer to establishing a dedicated task force focused on digital currencies.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Veteran Blockchain Lawyers Santori and Murck Join New Law Firm

Veteran blockchain and digital currency lawyers Marco Santori and Patrick Murck have officially joined Cooley LLP.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Microsoft is Launching a New Ethereum Blockchain Product

Microsoft's new Ethereum Consortium Blockchain Network is designed to let groups of companies more easily capitalize on blockchain efficiencies.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

ABN Amro Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

ABN Amro has become the latest financial institution to join the R3 blockchain consortium.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Ethereum Bug Sends Smart Contracts Back to the Drawing Board

An unstoppable bug has reignited discussion about the safety of smart contracts.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

ULC Close to Finalizing Model Digital Currency Legislation

An effort to create a template for digital currency legislation in the US could be finalized by the end of the summer.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Swiss Lawmakers Take Steps Toward Bitcoin Regulation

Switzerland is moving to regulate bitcoin and blockchain tech. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Ontario Regulator Seeks Blockchain Experts for Fintech Panel

The Ontario Securities Commission is seeking representatives from the digital currency and blockchain industry for a new advisory panel on fintech.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Insurance Trade Group Launches Blockchain Research Effort

An insurance and reinsurance industry trade organization headquartered in the UK is launching a new blockchain research project.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Two Years Later, One Man's Fight Against the BitLicense Wages On

One bitcoin entrepreneur isn't going down without a fight, following the promulgation of the BitLicense regulation and his company's subsequent failure.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

What is Zcash Worth? As Price Tops $1,000 Traders Remain Unsure

Zcash traded at twice the price of bitcoin on 1st November, as the market for this newly listed digital currency moved closer to equilibrium. Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockchain Energy Startup Awarded Patent

A Brooklyn blockchain startup has been awarded a patent for its work using the tech to facilitate peer-to-peer energy transfers.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

3 Blockchain Projects Win E&Y Startup Challenge

A startup contest hosted by professional services firm Ernst & Young ended with three blockchain companies receiving honors.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago

Blockchain Trading Sees Securities Exchange Trial in Myanmar

A major securities brokerage in Japan is reportedly testing a blockchain-based stock trading system in Myanmar.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 8 years ago