CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson frames China's recent moves in the bitcoin sector as part of its broader attempts to find its place on the world stage.Source | Continue reading
The blockchain world can feel unfriendly and uncollaborative at times, with supporters of competing technologies often criticizing each other professionally (and personally). But, it isn't all competition. Progress on incorporating zcash's anonymity into ethereum serves as a remi … | Continue reading
The system that secures bitcoin, proof of work, demands vast amounts of energy – and that's a prize problem to solve, say researchers.Source | Continue reading
Ledger's new hardware wallet is the most costly on the market. Does it have the features to justify the expense? BitGo's Jameson Lopp investigates.Source | Continue reading
Bitcoin volume has been migrating to no-fee exchanges, data shows, but analysts suggest it will be a short-term trend.Source | Continue reading
Legislators gathered this week to hold a hearing on a measure that would prohibit cannabis firms in the state of Washington from working with bitcoin.Source | Continue reading
Day one of a blockchain security conference at Stanford University played host to an evolving – but predominantly serious – discussion on the subject.Source | Continue reading
A new working paper from a US central bank working group is predicting big things for DLT.Source | Continue reading
A major bank in Canada is seeking a patent for a secure means of processing payments that could connect with a public blockchain. | Continue reading
A group of Fortune 500 companies is teaming up with blockchain startups to develop a protocol that will integrate IoT devices and blockchain tech.Source | Continue reading
Financial advisory firm Rothschild & Co. issued an unusual warning on Monday: stay away from a fake and fraudulent digital currency.Source | Continue reading
Bitcoin trading volume continued to decline on 26th January, following the trend that began when major Chinese exchanges began charging trading fees. Source | Continue reading
Bitcoin wallet company Xapo announced today that it has received an early nod of approval from a key Swiss regulator.Source | Continue reading
The IRS is pushing back against Coinbase's efforts to intervene in a case over bitcoin user records. Source | Continue reading
Alternative lending platform LendingRobot has taken its first step toward moving the assets it currently manages to a blockchain.Source | Continue reading
If the gossip at a recent invite-only bitcoin conference is any indication, news may be forthcoming in the long-simmering Satoshi Nakamoto saga. On the sidelines of the two-day Satoshi Roundtable conference in Cancun, rumors were swirling that new developments in the 'Who is Sato … | Continue reading
The head of Germany’s central bank spoke about the utility of blockchain during a G20 summit speech earlier this week.Source | Continue reading
A new deal with Credit China Fintech, valued at $30m, will see see BitFury establish a joint venture in China.Source | Continue reading
The governor of South Africa's central bank struck a positive note on blockchain earlier this month. Source | Continue reading
Day two at the Satoshi Roundtable saw guests try to break new ground on some of the larger issues facing bitcoin and regroup around its core values.Source | Continue reading
The People's Bank of China has reportedly tested a blockchain-based digital currency along with a number of major commercial banks. | Continue reading
Even after seeing their trading volume drop sharply as of late, major Chinese exchanges are still coming out on top in terms of transaction activity.Source | Continue reading
Distributed ledger tech could "reshape" banking, Bank of England chief Mark Carney said today.Source | Continue reading
A major bank in Australia is testing blockchain for the exchange of government bonds.Source | Continue reading
Bitcoin prices fell below $900 during late-night trading, continuing that trend as the day continues.Source | Continue reading
A senior risk analyst for Europe’s securities markets watchdog has said it's too early to predict the regulatory impact of DLT.Source | Continue reading
NASA tech lies at the heart of a new Microsoft blockchain project that would closely track products as they move around the world.Source | Continue reading
Day one of the Satoshi Roundtable conference saw fervent debate on a range of topics, though scaling once again took the center stage.Source | Continue reading
China's central bank issued a new statement today indicating it will continue to inspect domestic bitcoin exchanges.Source | Continue reading
Bitcoin trading volumes continued to suffer a free fall on 24th January, as markets reacted to fee policy changes at major Chinese exchanges.Source | Continue reading
A blockchain-friendly member of Congress faced confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill yesterday in his bid to lead the Office of Management and Budget.Source | Continue reading
Ethereum smart contracts might one day be used to combat 'mining centralization', if a new project called SmartPool comes to fruition. | Continue reading
Japan’s central bank is set to host an event focused on distributed ledger tech next month.Source | Continue reading
Blockchain identity startup Cambridge Blockchain has raised more than $1.78m in new funding, public records show. | Continue reading
China-based bitcoin exchange Huobi announced another update to its trading fee policies today. | Continue reading
Bitcoin prices have remained largely unchanged today, fluctuating around $900 despite new trading fees on the three largest exchanges.Source | Continue reading
News of a planned investment trust based on ether classic has seen prices climb, but the token still has much to prove, analysts say. Source | Continue reading
While the ICO party should continue, startups need to take precautions to avoid ending up in tears at the end, argues William Mougayar. Source | Continue reading
Deutsche Börse has unveiled a new blockchain proof-of-concept focused on commercial bank cash transfers.Source | Continue reading
A proposed ethereum classic investment vehicle has reignited an old debate while raising new questions.Source | Continue reading
Freelancer marketplace Fiverr has discontinued bitcoin payments, citing a lack of interest.Source | Continue reading
Work is advancing on a highly anticipated bitcoin project originally proposed by an anonymous cryptographer going under the French name of Harry Potter's nemesis. Named after one of the book series' spells, MimbleWimble has quickly became one of the more anticipated bitcoin R&D i … | Continue reading
A late-night robbery in Montreal resulted in the theft of a bitcoin ATM, according to representatives at the shop where it was stored.Source | Continue reading
Exchange operator Nasdaq has come to some positive conclusions about a blockchain e-voting trial it conducted in Estonia last year. | Continue reading
Thanks to a recent venture capital infusion, bitcoin swaps firm LedgerX is closer to final approval from the CFTC to open for business.Source | Continue reading
Professional services firm Deloitte has officially opened its Dublin-based blockchain lab.Source | Continue reading
China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges have taken the combined decision to drop trading fees following central bank talks. | Continue reading
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson argues a new small business blockchain effort out of the EU may have bigger implications than it seems.Source | Continue reading