Change in China (And What It Means For Bitcoin)

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Zcash + Ethereum = ♥: Why Two Blockchains Are Evolving Together

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Rethinking Proof of Work: The Quest to Improve Bitcoin Heats Up

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Review: Putting Ledger's New Bitcoin Hardware to the Test

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Volume is On the Move as Traders Embrace No-Fee Exchanges

Bitcoin volume has been migrating to no-fee exchanges, data shows, but analysts suggest it will be a short-term trend.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Watch Washington's Senate Debate If Buying Weed With Bitcoin is Bad

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Avoiding Catastrophe: Researchers Face Blockchain's Unknowns

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Fed Paper: DLT and Digital Currency Could 'Change Payments Landscape'

A new working paper from a US central bank working group is predicting big things for DLT.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Royal Bank of Canada Sees Role for Public Blockchains in Secure Payments

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bosch, Cisco, Gemalto and More: Tech Giants Team For Blockchain-IoT

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

A Digital Currency Scam is Misusing the Rothschild Family Name

Financial advisory firm Rothschild & Co. issued an unusual warning on Monday: stay away from a fake and fraudulent digital currency.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin's Volume is Continuing to Decline at Major Exchanges

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Startup Xapo Gets Nod of Approval from Swiss Finance Regulator

Bitcoin wallet company Xapo announced today that it has received an early nod of approval from a key Swiss regulator.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

The IRS is Trying to Keep Coinbase From Defending its Customer Data

The IRS is pushing back against Coinbase's efforts to intervene in a case over bitcoin user records. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

LendingRobot is Moving Its Records to the Public Ethereum Blockchain

Alternative lending platform LendingRobot has taken its first step toward moving the assets it currently manages to a blockchain.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin is Abuzz With New Satoshi Nakamoto Rumors

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bundesbank President: Blockchain is a ‘Multi-Purpose Tool’

The head of Germany’s central bank spoke about the utility of blockchain during a G20 summit speech earlier this week.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

BitFury to Expand Footprint in China Following $30 Million Deal

A new deal with Credit China Fintech, valued at $30m, will see see BitFury establish a joint venture in China.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

SARB Chief: Blockchain Could Bring Financial Access to Millions of People

The governor of South Africa's central bank struck a positive note on blockchain earlier this month. Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Blocked By Block Size, Bitcoin's Brain Trust Goes Back to Basics

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

China's Central Bank is Testing a Blockchain-Backed Digital Currency

The People's Bank of China has reportedly tested a blockchain-based digital currency along with a number of major commercial banks. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Despite Fall in Volume, Traders Stick with China's Bitcoin Exchanges

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bank of England Chief: DLT Could 'Reshape' Banking

Distributed ledger tech could "reshape" banking, Bank of England chief Mark Carney said today.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Commonwealth Bank Develops Blockchain for Government Bonds

A major bank in Australia is testing blockchain for the exchange of government bonds.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Prices Dip Below $900 After Trading Volume Drop

Bitcoin prices fell below $900 during late-night trading, continuing that trend as the day continues.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

EU Securities Watchdog: Too Early to Predict DLT Impact

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Microsoft Unveils Project Manifest, A Plan For Product Tracking Via Blockchain

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Scaling Revisited: What If Bitcoin's Big 'Problem' is its Great Strength?

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

China's Central Bank to Continue Bitcoin Exchange Inspections

China's central bank issued a new statement today indicating it will continue to inspect domestic bitcoin exchanges.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Real Volumes Revealed? How Bitcoin is Reacting to a New Age of Trading Fees

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Blockchain-Friendly Congressman Faces Hearings for Trump Budget Role

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

How Ethereum Smart Contracts Could Replace Mining Pool Operators

Ethereum smart contracts might one day be used to combat 'mining centralization', if a new project called SmartPool comes to fruition. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bank of Japan to Host Distributed Ledger Forum Next Month

Japan’s central bank is set to host an event focused on distributed ledger tech next month.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Identity Startup Cambridge Blockchain Raises $1.7 Million

Blockchain identity startup Cambridge Blockchain has raised more than $1.78m in new funding, public records show. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Huobi Adds Bitcoin Trading Fees on International Exchange

China-based bitcoin exchange Huobi announced another update to its trading fee policies today. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin’s Price Unfazed as China’s Exchanges Add Fees

Bitcoin prices have remained largely unchanged today, fluctuating around $900 despite new trading fees on the three largest exchanges.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Trust or No Trust, Traders Are Still Unsure About Ethereum Classic

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Watch Out – The ICOs Are Coming

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Deutsche Börse Unveils Bank Transfer Blockchain Project

Deutsche Börse has unveiled a new blockchain proof-of-concept focused on commercial bank cash transfers.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Proposed 'Ethereum' Investment Vehicle Sparks Trademark Controversy

A proposed ethereum classic investment vehicle has reignited an old debate while raising new questions.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

'Lack of Interest': Freelance Market Fiverr Drops Bitcoin Payments

Freelancer marketplace Fiverr has discontinued bitcoin payments, citing a lack of interest.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Devs Are Feeling More Optimistic About MimbleWimble

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Montréal Bitcoin ATM Stolen in Late-Night Robbery

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Nasdaq Declares Blockchain Voting Trial a ‘Success’

Exchange operator Nasdaq has come to some positive conclusions about a blockchain e-voting trial it conducted in Estonia last year. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Options Firm LedgerX Crosses Key Launch Hurdle

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Deloitte Officially Opens Dublin Blockchain Lab

Professional services firm Deloitte has officially opened its Dublin-based blockchain lab.Source | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

China's 'Big Three' Bitcoin Exchanges End No-Fee Policy

China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges have taken the combined decision to drop trading fees following central bank talks. | Continue reading


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago

Why a New Small Business Blockchain is Actually a Big Deal

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


@coindesk.com | 7 years ago