The Three Value Propositions of Ethereum Classic

The Three Value Propositions of Ethereum Classic
Ethereum Classic has grown to become a valuable cryptocurrency in spite of its unusual origins, thanks in large part to three value propositions.

Are Bitcoin and Gold Prices Correlated?

Are Bitcoin and Gold Prices Correlated?
Bitcoin has been called 'digital gold', but does this mean the two markets behave similarly? CoinDesk analyses suggest the answer may be no.

Bitcoin Testing Matures as Global Universities Join BSafe Network

Bitcoin Testing Matures as Global Universities Join BSafe Network
An effort is underway to encourage more researchers and academics to investigate and test bitcoin and other blockchain tech.

Rise of Replay Attacks Intensifies Ethereum Divide

Rise of Replay Attacks Intensifies Ethereum Divide
The recent split between ethereum and ethereum classic has opened the door to cross-network issues, problems that have ensnared several exchanges.

Zcash Delays Untraceable Cryptocurrency for Additional Audits

Zcash Delays Untraceable Cryptocurrency for Additional Audits
The launch of a new cryptocurrency designed to make real the anonymity once thought to be offered by bitcoin has been delayed.

French Minister to Speak at 'Parliamentary Blockchain Forum' in Paris

French Minister to Speak at 'Parliamentary Blockchain Forum' in Paris
A blockchain tech conference this October will bring together representatives from the French government and legislature.

Philips Healthcare's Blockchain Lead is Leaving Next Month

Philips Healthcare's Blockchain Lead is Leaving Next Month
The founder and head of Philips Blockchain Lab, Arno Laeven, is leaving the healthcare giant effective 1st August.

US Senators Seek Blockchain Guidance From CFPB, Federal Reserve in FinTech Letter

US Senators Seek Blockchain Guidance From CFPB, Federal Reserve in FinTech Letter
Twenty-two US senators sent a leader to senior government officials and the Federal Reserve requesting information about the regulation of blockchain.

Coinbase’s First Employee is Leaving to Start His Own Hedge Fund

Coinbase’s First Employee is Leaving to Start His Own Hedge Fund
Coinbase's first employee has departed to start a blockchain-focused hedge fund.

Bitcoin Startup Founder Resigns Board Position Amid Fraud Charges

Bitcoin Startup Founder Resigns Board Position Amid Fraud Charges
The co-founder of an Australian digital currency startup has been indicted for his alleged involvement in a fraudulent text messaging scheme.

Ethereum's Two Ethereums Explained

Ethereum's Two Ethereums Explained
What is ethereum classic? And how does it differ from ethereum? CoinDesk profiles the ongoing split on the blockchain network.

KPMG: DAO Failure Won't Hinder Private Blockchain Progress

KPMG: DAO Failure Won't Hinder Private Blockchain Progress
KPMG has commented on the ongoing situation around The DAO, asserting it hasn't impacted client confidence in blockchain.

Bitcoin Sale Ends With Knifepoint Robbery in Florida

Bitcoin Sale Ends With Knifepoint Robbery in Florida
A Florida man was reportedly robbed at knifepoint during a sale of $28,000 in bitcoin this week.

Why Impact From Florida's 'Bitcoin Isn't Money' Ruling Could Be Limited

Why Impact From Florida's 'Bitcoin Isn't Money' Ruling Could Be Limited
In this opinion piece, lawyer Stephen Palley argues a recent court decision that found bitcoin isn't money is unlikely to set precedent.

Bitcoin Impact Debated Ahead of Possible Bank of Japan Stimulus

Bitcoin Impact Debated Ahead of Possible Bank of Japan Stimulus
Ahead of potential new monetary policy from the Bank of Japan, CoinDesk explores its potential impact on bitcoin markets.

Financial Stability Board Still Weighing Digital Currency Risks

Financial Stability Board Still Weighing Digital Currency Risks
The Financial Stability Board said in a recent annual report that it continues to assess opportunities and risks related to digital currencies.

ItBit Hit With String of Departures in Bitcoin-to-Blockchain Transition

ItBit Hit With String of Departures in Bitcoin-to-Blockchain Transition
A slew of recent departures from itBit suggest a changing future for a startup originally founded as a bitcoin exchange service.

South Korean Bank Partners With Bitcoin Startup Circle

South Korean Bank Partners With Bitcoin Startup Circle
One of South Korea's largest banks has inked an agreement with the best funded startup working in the bitcoin space. KB Kookmin announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with bitcoin payments startup Circle, as well as local startup Coinplug, today. Coinplug, which is based in South Korea, was previously revealed to be working with […]

Blockstream Buys Bitcoin Wallet to Boost Sidechains Development

Blockstream Buys Bitcoin Wallet to Boost Sidechains Development
Blockstream has acquired wallet provider GreenAddress in a move the startup says could impact the development of sidechains.

Blockchain Researchers Debate Future of Consensus Tech at IBM Event

Blockchain Researchers Debate Future of Consensus Tech at IBM Event
Forty blockchain researchers met in Chicago this week to hash out consensus mechanisms that might be employed by distributed ledgers.

Bitcoin Trading Platform Coinigy Raises $400k

Bitcoin Trading Platform Coinigy Raises $400k
Coinigy has raised $400,000 in new seed funding to develop an updated version of its bitcoin trading platform.

Coinbase: 'Longest Chain' Will Decide Ethereum Support

Coinbase: 'Longest Chain' Will Decide Ethereum Support
Coinbase reports it is taking a 'wait-and-see' approach in weighing whether it will add support for ether classic to its exchange.

Coinbase Expands Bitcoin Buying Service to Australia

Coinbase Expands Bitcoin Buying Service to Australia
Coinbase has expanded to Australia, bringing the total number of countries it supports to 33.

Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin Addresses 'Classic' Blockchain

Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin Addresses 'Classic' Blockchain
Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin issued new statements today addressing the increasing support for Ethereum Classic.

Genesis Trading Sees Interest in Classic Ether Market

Genesis Trading Sees Interest in Classic Ether Market
A prominent digital currency service reports that institutional investors are expressing a slow but budding interest in Ethereum Classic.