IBM Exec Elected Chair of Hyperledger Blockchain Committee

IBM Exec Elected Chair of Hyperledger Blockchain Committee
An IBM executive has been elected as the chair of the technical advisory committee to the Linux Foundation-led Hyperledger blockchain project.

Report: Bitcoin Wallet Providers Failing to Make Privacy a Priority

Report: Bitcoin Wallet Providers Failing to Make Privacy a Priority
A new report suggests that bitcoin wallet providers are not providing features that promote consumer privacy and financial independence.

How Standard Chartered is Using Ripple to Rethink Trade Finance

How Standard Chartered is Using Ripple to Rethink Trade Finance
Standard Chartered is moving ahead toward "full commercialization" with its blockchain trial for trade finance.

Korea's Securities Exchange Developing Blockchain Trading System

Korea's Securities Exchange Developing Blockchain Trading System
The Korea Exchange, South Korea’s lone securities exchange, is reportedly moving to create an over-the-counter trading platform using blockchain.

Russia's Central Bank to Study Blockchain Tech

Russia's Central Bank to Study Blockchain Tech
The Bank of Russia has set up a working group to investigate potential applications of blockchain technology within finance.

Sequoia Capital Says Blockchain Could Cut MasterCard Earnings

Sequoia Capital Says Blockchain Could Cut MasterCard Earnings
Sequoia Capital has predicted that the rise of blockchain technology could put a damper on earnings at MasterCard.

Artists Turn to Bitcoin for Inspiration, Not Personal Finance

Artists Turn to Bitcoin for Inspiration, Not Personal Finance
Artists are being inspired by bitcoin's mystery, but are they converting into digital currency users?

Lightning’s Balancing Act: Challenges Face Bitcoin’s Scalability Savior

Lightning’s Balancing Act: Challenges Face Bitcoin’s Scalability Savior
Jameson Lopp is a software engineer at BitGo, creator of Statoshi.info and founder of bitcoinsig.com. He enjoys building web services and is intrigued by problems of scale. In this feature, Lopp examines the Lightning Network, a proposed solution for scaling the bitcoin network while enabling low-cost microtransactions. The bitcoin community has been discussing the concept […]

Imagine the Trust: Blockchain's Growing Role in Financial Services

Imagine the Trust: Blockchain's Growing Role in Financial Services
A look at how financial firms could benefit from the adoption of blockchain tech and some pitfalls to avoid along the way.

Does Bitcoin Pose a Threat to China's Economic Security?

Does Bitcoin Pose a Threat to China's Economic Security?
An expert examines the relationship between China's mainstream stock market, regulators and the digital currency ecosystem.

Court Documents Show Cryptsy CEO Predicted Exchange Would Fail

Court Documents Show Cryptsy CEO Predicted Exchange Would Fail
Court documents suggest that the controversial digital currency exchange Cryptsy was expected to fail weeks before it announced its insolvency.

Brexit Rumors Fail to Boost Market as Bitcoin Price Steady at $420

Brexit Rumors Fail to Boost Market as Bitcoin Price Steady at $420
Despite periods of volatility, the global bitcoin market remained calm this week, gaining 1% while fluctuating between $410 and $450.

Intel is Testing a Blockchain it Built With a Fantasy Sports Game

Intel is Testing a Blockchain it Built With a Fantasy Sports Game
IT giant Intel is running an internal blockchain trial centered on a fantasy sports market.

Social Tipping Startup ChangeTip Launches Wallet Service

Social Tipping Startup ChangeTip Launches Wallet Service
Social tipping service ChangeTip has announced a new wallet service, citing demand from the bitcoin community.

Bitcoin Has No Leader, and Maybe That's a Good Thing

Bitcoin Has No Leader, and Maybe That's a Good Thing
OB1 CEO Brian Hoffman discusses the current infighting among bitcoin's developers and why he believes a change in thinking is needed.

ASIC Chief: Blockchain Will Have 'Profound Implications' for Regulators

ASIC Chief: Blockchain Will Have 'Profound Implications' for Regulators
The head of Australia’s top securities watchdog said earlier this month that blockchain technology will have “profound implications”.

Payments Players Move on Blockchain Tech in Industry Shake-Up

Payments Players Move on Blockchain Tech in Industry Shake-Up
Incumbent payment companies are becoming the latest firms to attempt to catch the blockchain bandwagon.

European Parliament Report Proposes Task Force on Digital Currencies

European Parliament Report Proposes Task Force on Digital Currencies
A new European Parliament draft report on digital currencies calls for the creation of a task force specifically devoted to the technology.

Exchange Acquisition Consolidates Finland's Bitcoin Market

Exchange Acquisition Consolidates Finland's Bitcoin Market
Finland-based bitcoin broker Prasos has acquired a local bitcoin exchange to add to its range of services.

21 Bitcoin Computer Now Shipping to 32 European Countries

21 Bitcoin Computer Now Shipping to 32 European Countries
21 Inc has announced that its Bitcoin Computer device is now shipping to European countries including the UK, France, Germany and Italy.

Blythe Masters: Wall Street Has Advantage Over Blockchain Startups

Blythe Masters: Wall Street Has Advantage Over Blockchain Startups
Digital Asset Holdings CEO Blythe Masters discussed the business potential of blockchain tech at an event hosted by PwC this week.

Royal Bank of Canada Reveals Blockchain Remittance Trial With Ripple

Royal Bank of Canada Reveals Blockchain Remittance Trial With Ripple
Royal Bank of Canada has revealed it is working on a new proof of concept for distributed ledger-based remittances.

Bitt Launches Barbados Dollar on Blockchain, Calls for Bitcoin Unity

Bitt Launches Barbados Dollar on Blockchain, Calls for Bitcoin Unity
Bitt has launched a blockchain-based version of the Barbadian dollar it hopes will appeal to the country's underbanked.

US Prosecutors Believe Ex-Secret Service Agent Stole More Bitcoin from Silk Road

US Prosecutors Believe Ex-Secret Service Agent Stole More Bitcoin from Silk Road
The US government now believes a corrupt Secret Service agent may have stolen additional bitcoins during the Silk Road investigation.

Former Bitcoin Insurance Advisor Accused of Securities Fraud

Former Bitcoin Insurance Advisor Accused of Securities Fraud
The founder and former president of an insurance consultancy that is focused on the bitcoin industry has been accused of securities fraud.