Abra Launches Blockchain Remittance App in US

Abra Launches Blockchain Remittance App in US
After months of small-scale testing in the Philippines, blockchain payments app Abra launched in the US today.

As Block Size Debate Flares, Bitcoin Scaling Solution Enters Next Phase

As Block Size Debate Flares, Bitcoin Scaling Solution Enters Next Phase
The volunteer community that develops the code for bitcoin’s software has entered a new phase of testing for Segregated Witness.

Citi: Bitcoin Won’t Disrupt Banks, Remittances or Card Networks

Citi: Bitcoin Won’t Disrupt Banks, Remittances or Card Networks
A new research report by banking giant Citi asserts that it does not view bitcoin and other digital currencies as a disruptive threat.

Outside the Spotlight, Stellar is Pulling Banks into Orbit

Outside the Spotlight, Stellar is Pulling Banks into Orbit
Stellar founder Jed McCaleb takes on a new role as the company he co-founded takes another step towards serving the unbanked.

5 Takeaways from CoinDesk’s “Understanding Ethereum” Report

5 Takeaways from CoinDesk’s “Understanding Ethereum” Report
CoinDesk provides five takeaways and unique data analysis from its latest "Understanding Ethereum" report.

IBM Completes Blockchain Identity Trial With Crédit Mutuel

IBM Completes Blockchain Identity Trial With Crédit Mutuel
IBM has completed a blockchain project with Crédit Mutuel Arkéa that found the two firms using the technology to verify customer identities.

Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust Moves Filing to BATS Exchange

Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust Moves Filing to BATS Exchange
The Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust is no longer attempting to list on Nasdaq, according to an SEC document filed today.

For Ether Investors, All Eyes Remain on Divisive Fork Debate

For Ether Investors, All Eyes Remain on Divisive Fork Debate
The price of ether remains volatile following the loss of investor funds by one of the blockchain platform's signature projects.

Why Ethereum Needs 'Dumb' Contracts

Why Ethereum Needs 'Dumb' Contracts
Ethereum entrepreneur Daniel Cawrey discusses the recent demise of The DAO and how that impacts the future of smart contracts.

This A16z-Backed Startup is Building a 'Virtual Galaxy' for Bitcoin Nodes

This A16z-Backed Startup is Building a 'Virtual Galaxy' for Bitcoin Nodes
The developers of an effort to create a distributed network of servers called Urbit is hoping to help make it easier for users to run bitcoin nodes.

Specter of Ethereum Hard Fork Worries Australian Banking Group

Specter of Ethereum Hard Fork Worries Australian Banking Group
As the ethereum community debates a hard fork option to undo the losses sustained by The DAO, ANZ is questioning the credibility of its blockchain.

Chinese Yuan Devaluation Fails to Fuel Bitcoin Price Rally

Chinese Yuan Devaluation Fails to Fuel Bitcoin Price Rally
The price of bitcoin failed to increase despite the fact the yuan-dollar exchange rate was close to its lowest point since 2010 this week.

Bitcoin Impact Unclear as Chinese Legislators Draft 'Virtual Property' Law

Bitcoin Impact Unclear as Chinese Legislators Draft 'Virtual Property' Law
Reports that a new Chinese draft bill would cover digital currencies appear exaggerated, according to local sources.

New Vulnerability May Prevent Ethereum Soft Fork

New Vulnerability May Prevent Ethereum Soft Fork
One possible solution to the attack that led to the draining of funds from The DAO is now believed to include an exploit of its own.

The Inventor of the Merkle Tree Wants DAOs to Rule the World

The Inventor of the Merkle Tree Wants DAOs to Rule the World
Cryptography pioneer Ralph Merkle recently returned to the crypto community to advocate for the spread of what he calls "DAO democracy".

Engineering Giant Siemens to Invest in Blockchain Startups

Engineering Giant Siemens to Invest in Blockchain Startups
German engineering giant Siemens plans to invest in blockchain startups and projects through a newly created business unit backed by $1.1b in capital.

North Carolina Senate Approves Bitcoin Bill

North Carolina Senate Approves Bitcoin Bill
A bill requiring money transmission licenses for companies working with digital currencies in the state of North Carolina has passed.

Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton Pledges Support for Blockchain

Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton Pledges Support for Blockchain
US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has announced she will support blockchain applications as part of her planned tech platform.

Brazil's Banco Bradesco Joins R3 Consortium

Brazil's Banco Bradesco Joins R3 Consortium
A major Brazilian banking institution has become the latest member of distributed ledger consortium R3.

IBM Opens Blockchain Garage in New York

IBM Opens Blockchain Garage in New York
IBM has announced the opening of a new office for blockchain coders in a trendy New York City neighborhood.

Kraken Acquires Dutch Bitcoin Exchange CleverCoin

Kraken Acquires Dutch Bitcoin Exchange CleverCoin
San Francisco-based digital currency exchange Kraken is making yet another acquisition, scooping up Dutch exchange CleverCoin.

Multiple Bidders Claim $16 Million in Australian Bitcoin Auction

Multiple Bidders Claim $16 Million in Australian Bitcoin Auction
As many as four bidders have claimed $16m in bitcoin recently auctioned off in Australia by Ernst & Young.

ItBit Explores Adding Ether to Bitcoin Exchange

ItBit Explores Adding Ether to Bitcoin Exchange
ItBit is evaluating whether to add support for ether, according to its CEO.

Bid to Blacklist The DAO Attacker Moves Ahead With Ethereum Soft Fork Vote

Bid to Blacklist The DAO Attacker Moves Ahead With Ethereum Soft Fork Vote
Mining pools have largely adopted a patch that would blacklist addresses connected to The DAO, the Ethereum-based funding vehicle, after its collapse.

How the 'Brexit' Could Impact the UK's Blockchain Influence

How the 'Brexit' Could Impact the UK's Blockchain Influence
Friendly regulatory policies were rapidly turning London into a capital for blockchain innovation, but has the 'Brexit' changed this?