Competition Pushes Blockchain Beyond Finance At Consensus 2016 Hackathon

Competition Pushes Blockchain Beyond Finance At Consensus 2016 Hackathon
The first day of the Consensus 2016 Hackathon saw over twenty blockchain entrepreneurs pitch their ideas and concepts to a wide array of developers.

Bitcoin's Messy Push for Innovation is Winning Over Payments Innovators

Bitcoin's Messy Push for Innovation is Winning Over Payments Innovators
Despite criticism of bitcoin's approach to payments innovation, its development process may have advantages over existing methods, observers argue.

10 Must-See Moments at Consensus 2016

10 Must-See Moments at Consensus 2016
Don't miss these must-see moments set to take place at next week's Consensus 2016 blockchain conference.

Bitcoin Price Ends Turbulent Week as Bull Run Fades

Bitcoin Price Ends Turbulent Week as Bull Run Fades
Bitcoin prices fluctuated significantly during the week ending 29th April, reaching a yearly high of $470 before falling below $440.

Deloitte Harnesses Facebook API to Put Warranties on Blockchain

Deloitte Harnesses Facebook API to Put Warranties on Blockchain
Deloitte has hacked together a product that uses Facebook Messenger to upload warranties to a blockchain and buy insurance after the purchase.

Europe's Regulatory Blockchain Shift on Display at Private Parliament Event

Europe's Regulatory Blockchain Shift on Display at Private Parliament Event
Epiphyte co-founder and general counsel Gabrielle Patrick weighs in on the major factors that shaped a recent EU Parliament event on blockchain.

Blockchain Data Platform Tierion Raises $1 Million

Blockchain Data Platform Tierion Raises $1 Million
Blockchain data startup Tierion has raised $1m in seed funding from several of the industry’s leading venture capital firms.

Isle of Man Regulator Seeks Rule Change to Ease Bitcoin Gambling

Isle of Man Regulator Seeks Rule Change to Ease Bitcoin Gambling
The government of the Isle of Man is looking to plug a gap in its gambling regulatory structure as it relates to bitcoin and digital currencies.

IBM Targets Government and Healthcare Sectors With Blockchain Cloud Upgrade

IBM Targets Government and Healthcare Sectors With Blockchain Cloud Upgrade
IBM has announced a new framework for securing blockchain systems running in its cloud services.

Vitalik Buterin Pitches Hyperledger Project on Ethereum Integration

Vitalik Buterin Pitches Hyperledger Project on Ethereum Integration
Ethereum inventor Vitalik Buterin addressed the Hyperledger blockchain project technical steering committee earlier today.

Thomson Reuters Exec Believes There Will Be 'Thousands' of Blockchain Uses

Thomson Reuters Exec Believes There Will Be 'Thousands' of Blockchain Uses
Scott Manuel, vice president and head of product management for Thomson Reuters, discusses his firm's developing blockchain strategy.

Stock Transfer Firm, Blockchain Startup Partner to Build Securities Registry

Stock Transfer Firm, Blockchain Startup Partner to Build Securities Registry
Australian stock transfer company Computershare is working with a UK-based blockchain startup to create securities registries using the technology.

UK Government Awards £248k for Ethereum Prototype

UK Government Awards £248k for Ethereum Prototype
The UK government has awarded £248k to a startup that is building a cross-border payments tool using Ethereum.

Russia's Sole Central Securities Depository Trials Blockchain Voting

Russia's Sole Central Securities Depository Trials Blockchain Voting
Russia’s sole central securities depository has announced it has tested a blockchain-based voting system.

Bitcoin Retreats Below $440 as Market Support Weakens

Bitcoin Retreats Below $440 as Market Support Weakens
Bitcoin prices dropped below $450 late yesterday and then continued to fall below $440 as of press time.

Gaming Platform Steam Now Accepting Bitcoin

Gaming Platform Steam Now Accepting Bitcoin
Confirming a long-rumored move, gaming and digital media platform Steam is now accepting bitcoin payments through processing service BitPay.

Microsoft Japan Among 34 Tech Firms to Launch Blockchain Consortium

Microsoft Japan Among 34 Tech Firms to Launch Blockchain Consortium
A group of 34 companies from around the world has launched Japan’s first blockchain trade association.

UK Government Could Track Student Loans and Grants with Blockchain

UK Government Could Track Student Loans and Grants with Blockchain
The UK government is looking at the use of blockchains to track student loans and public grants.

Infosys Subsidiary Launches Blockchain Platform for Banks

Infosys Subsidiary Launches Blockchain Platform for Banks
Infosys has become the latest IT services giant to announce the introduction of a blockchain offering through its EdgeVerve Systems subsidiary.

The Price of Bitcoin is Now Double What It Was One Year Ago

The Price of Bitcoin is Now Double What It Was One Year Ago
Global bitcoin prices were more than double their total last year, reaching $470 on the CoinDesk BPI today.

Lost $136,000 in Bitcoin? This Mining Pool is Looking for You

Lost $136,000 in Bitcoin? This Mining Pool is Looking for You
A transaction with a fee worth $136,700 was processed on the bitcoin network today, sparking speculation.

How Barclays Used R3's Tech to Build a Smart Contracts Prototype

How Barclays Used R3's Tech to Build a Smart Contracts Prototype
CoinDesk goes inside Barclays' latest distributed ledger trial, showcasing how it is digitizing smart contract templates on R3's new ledger Corda.

Vote Moves Europe Closer to AML Policy for Digital Currency Exchanges

Vote Moves Europe Closer to AML Policy for Digital Currency Exchanges
A committee of the European Parliament voted almost unanimously to adopt a report on virtual currencies, moving towards a new AML policy.

Brave’s Bitcoin Browser ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite Publisher Uproar

Brave’s Bitcoin Browser ‘Full Steam Ahead’ Despite Publisher Uproar
A cease-and-desist letter hasn't stopped Brave Software from releasing ad-replacing tech or altering its bitcoin plans.

Gem Partners With Philips for Blockchain Healthcare Initiative

Gem Partners With Philips for Blockchain Healthcare Initiative
Gem has launched an initiative aimed at promoting exploration of blockchain in the healthcare sector.