The Passion of Bitcoin Jesus: How The Blockchain's Most Beloved Investor Became its Most Polarizing

Roger Ver, a key figure among bitcoin’s first disciples is now the community's biggest advocate for the minority side of the block-size debate.Source | Continue reading


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Drugs, Code and ICOs: Monero's Long Road to the Blockchain Mainstream

CoinDesk explores the alternative digital currency monero and its long road to becoming of the industry's most talked-about projects.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bullish Sentiment Fuels Bitcoin's Return to $1,000

Bitcoin prices enjoyed notable gains this week, climbing to sit around the $1,000 mark amid improved market sentiment. Source | Continue reading


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Lawmakers in Hawaii Want to Explore Blockchain for Tourism

Legislators in Hawaii are pushing for the creation of a working group dedicated to blockchain technology.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

China’s OKCoin Publishes, Then Withdraws Bitcoin Exchange Fee Update

One of China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges issued an update on its fee policies today, only to later remove the statement from its website.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Ethereum Payment Channels Could Enter Production in 2017

A project aiming to bring payment channels to ethereum is expected to become production-ready by the end of this year.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Litecoin Moves to Adopt Bitcoin's SegWit Scaling Upgrade

Segregated witness – originally proposed as a workaround solution to the bitcoin scaling issue – is moving closer to rollout on the litecoin network.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Major UK Telecom Seeks Blockchain Security Patent

One of the UK's largest telecoms is seeking a patent for a security system aimed at preventing malicious attacks on blockchains.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Polish Regulator Recognizes Bitcoin Businesses

Poland's Central Statistical Office has recognized the trading and mining of virtual currencies as official economic activities.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Why the Netflix Model is the Blockchain Future for Enterprise

Nuco's CEO looks at the hurdles encountered by enterprises adopting blockchain tech, and predicts more flexible solutions going forward.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin's Price Inches Above $1,000, But Will It Last?

Bitcoin prices surpassed $1,000 for the first time in nearly a month on 2nd February. Will the digital currency be able to remain above this level? Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

IRS Seeks to Delay Hearing in Coinbase Data Dispute

The Internal Revenue Service has requested a delay for an upcoming hearing in its ongoing court dispute with digital currency exchange Coinbase.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Irish Fund Managers Investigate Blockchain-Powered Data Reporting

A trade group for investment funds in Ireland has announced it is developing a new blockchain proof-of-concept focused on regulatory reporting. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin's Privacy Gets 'Failing Grade' in 2016 Threat Report

A new report highlights some of the key privacy threats faced by bitcoin users in 2016.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin's Price is Flirting With $1,000 Again

Bitcoin markets are breaking out, inching closer to $1,000. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

How Blockchain is Helping Solve Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome'

Japan's 'Galapagos Syndrome' means that some tech firms are unable to compete internationally, but one blockchain consortium aims to change that.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Fidelity’s Charity Arm Raised $7 Million in Bitcoin Donations in 2016

Fidelity Charitable, the public charity arm of mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments, raised $7m in bitcoin donations last year.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

459 Million Bitcoins: Exchange Volume Reached Peak Levels in Q4

The fourth quarter of 2016 was a volatile period for the price of bitcoin, as speculation increased and exchange-traded volume reached peak levels.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Webjet's Travel Bookings Blockchain Will Move to Pilot in 2017

A notable travel blockchain proof-of-concept being spearheaded by Microsoft is stepping up a gear.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitfinex's 'Hack Credit' Token Reaches All-Time Price High

Bitfinex's BFX digital asset – issued to users who lost bitcoin in an August hack – surged to a record high on 1st February.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Construct 2017: Production Blockchains Two Years Away, Experts Say

Private blockchains are on the cusp of leaving the laboratory and heading to the real world. At least, that's according to bold predictions from some of the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger projects's top technical minds during the second day of CoinDesk's open-source developer c … | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

UAE Central Bank: We Are Not Banning Bitcoin

The UAE's central bank isn't banning bitcoin, senior officials said in a statement today. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

IBM: Nine in 10 Government Execs Plan to Invest in Blockchain By 2018

Many of the government leaders queried by IBM in a recent survey say they want to put blockchain to work in the public sector. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Gemini Speeds Up Deposits to Bypass Bitcoin Network Congestion

Digital currency exchange Gemini is doing away with transaction confirmations for approved customers.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Switzerland Wants to Open a Sandbox to Attract More Blockchain Startups

Switzerland’s government is considering new regulations in light of fintech advancements such as blockchain.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Abu Dhabi Bank Partners with Ripple for Cross-Border Payments

Abu Dhabi’s largest bank has begun offering a new cross-border transaction service in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

To Catch a Bitcoin Ransomer: Inside the FBI's Cyber-Investigation Process

Ever wonder how the FBI catches ransomware perpetrators? This special agent laid out the process in great detail.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

A New Version of OpenBazaar is Just Months Away

OpenBazaar's development team has detailed forthcoming upgrades and a potential launch timeline for v2.0 of the decentralized e-commerce platform.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Identity Startup Cambridge Blockchain Finishes $2 Million Fundraise

Blockchain identity startup Cambridge Blockchain has finished raising $2m – money it plans to spend on pilot projects.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

R3 Director: 2017 is the Year of the DLT Pilot

Banking consortium startup R3 has predicted 2017 will be the year enterprises dive into testing pilot versions of DLT and blockchain apps.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Greg Maxwell Breaks Down Blockchain: The 'Uncontrollable Noun'

Blockstream CTO Greg Maxwell addressed the growing blockchain hype in a nuanced talk at Construct 2017 today.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Germany’s Central Bank Details Blockchain Trading Test Results

For Germany’s central bank, blockchain has proven to be a promising – if not somewhat complicated – technology.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

NH Legislators Seek Money Transmission Exemption for Bitcoin Startups

Legislators in New Hampshire have filed a new bill that aims to clarify rules around digital currencies and money transmitters.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Construct 2017: Life After SegWit? Bitcoin Gridlock Takes the Stage

Construct's open-source developer conference saw notable discussions, though talk of bitcoin's scaling issues was a persistent theme.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Breaks Sleepy Spell to Jump Above $950

Bitcoin prices are up more than 3% since the start of the day’s trading, climbing above $950 for the first time in weeks.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Lightning Network Creator Joins MIT Digital Currency Effort

Tadge Dryja, one of the developers behind a popular bitcoin scaling proposal, has joined MIT's blockchain and cryptocurrency group.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Chain Previews New Blockchain Privacy Tech 'Confidential Assets'

Chain previewed forthcoming privacy features for its enterprise blockchain protocol at CoinDesk's developer event yesterday.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

FBI Concerned About Criminal Use of Private Cryptocurrency Monero

An FBI special agent says he's uncertain how the agency would respond to the widespread use of Monero, a cryptocurrency designed for anonymity.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

The Battle For Bitcoin's Shifting Exchange Volumes is Escalating

Bitcoin traders have new uncertainty to deal with as exchanges that once dominated trading volume fall by the wayside and new exchanges rise up.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Federal Reserve Staffer Fined for Mining Bitcoins at Work

A Fed staffer has plead guilty to mining bitcoins at work. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Payments Startup BitPesa Raises $2.5 Million

Bitcoin payments startup BitPesa has raised $2.5m in a new Series A funding round. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

European Commission Eyes Transaction Limits on Digital Currencies

The EU is weighing a limit on cash transactions in a move that may also impact digital currency payments.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft Details Collaboration With Blockchain Startup Tierion

Tech giant Microsoft has announced a new blockchain partnership as part of its internal decentralized identity initiative.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

American Express Joins Hyperledger Blockchain Project

Credit card giant American Express has joined the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain project.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Swiss Blockchain Consortium Develops Ethereum Trading Tool

Firms in Switzerland working on an ethereum-based OTC trading platform say they have completed work on a new privacy solution.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

IMF to Co-Host Blockchain Seminar Next Month

The International Monetary Fund and Dubai’s Ministry of Finance will co-host a FinTech seminar focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrencies next month.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

IoT Meets NFC In Zerado's New Blockchain Prototype

If entrepreneurs at this London blockchain startup are right, hotels of the future could one day feature IoT-powered room access.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Why an Asian Insurance Giant is Building a Blockchain Sports Ecosystem

Taiwanese insurance giant Fubon Life is aiming to place a sports blockchain called Bravelog at the heart of its blockchain initiatives.Source | Continue reading


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