Understanding Segwit2x: Why Bitcoin's Next Fork Might Not Mean Free Money

Understanding Segwit2x: Why Bitcoin's Next Fork Might Not Mean Free Money
CoinDesk offers a high-level overview of the coming Segwit2x fork, how it differs from the hard forks before it and what it might mean for bitcoin.

Privacy and Scalability? ZoKrates Devcon Announcement Brings Both to Ethereum

Privacy and Scalability? ZoKrates Devcon Announcement Brings Both to Ethereum
Released today, ZoKrates could be the privacy toolkit ethereum developers have been waiting for.

London Stock Exchange Exec: Fiat Cash Impeding Blockchain Trials

London Stock Exchange Exec: Fiat Cash Impeding Blockchain Trials
An official from the London Stock Exchange spoke Tuesday about issues facing bank blockchain innovation, citing traditional currencies as a key roadblock.

SEC Alleges Day Trader Used Bitcoin Hide Fraud Profits

SEC Alleges Day Trader Used Bitcoin Hide Fraud Profits
The SEC is suing a Philadelphia day trader for alleged fraud, claiming the individual used bitcoin to hide the profits they generated.

Survey: Younger Americans More Interested in Cryptocurrencies, ICOs

Survey: Younger Americans More Interested in Cryptocurrencies, ICOs
A new survey released today found that 31.6 percent of Americans have heard of ethereum, while only 22.1 percent have have heard of ripple.

Swarm Closes $5.5 Million ICO for Alternative Investment Fund

Swarm Closes $5.5 Million ICO for Alternative Investment Fund
Another experiment in blockchain powered governance went underway nearly as soon as its token sale ended.

Vertcoin Clocks Record High Ahead of Reward Reduction

Vertcoin Clocks Record High Ahead of Reward Reduction
The lesser-known cryptocurrency vertcoin is trading at a record high – and upcoming changes to its underlying economics may hint at why.

Vietnam's Central Bank Announces Ban on Bitcoin Payments

Vietnam's Central Bank Announces Ban on Bitcoin Payments
The State Bank of Vietnam has issued a statement banning the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in payments from Jan. 1, 2018.

Bitcoin's Price Climbs Above $6,300 Again to Hit All-Time High

Bitcoin's Price Climbs Above $6,300 Again to Hit All-Time High
The price of bitcoin has hit a new all time high, crossing the $6,300 mark for the second time this week.

CME Group Plans Launch of Bitcoin Futures Contract

CME Group Plans Launch of Bitcoin Futures Contract
Derivatives marketplace operator CME Group has announced plans to launch a bitcoin futures product.

Last Laugh? Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Talks Plans for Token Launch

Last Laugh? Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Talks Plans for Token Launch
Now we know why Dilbert comics have been poking fun at blockchain mania – creator Scott Adams has been right in the middle of it.

Bitcoin Cash Rally Stalls as Traders Price in Possible Fork

Bitcoin Cash Rally Stalls as Traders Price in Possible Fork
The price of the bitcoin cash cryptocurrency is responding to news of a coming techncial shift – and the initial results don't seem positive.

Not a Consortium: Banks Form For-Profit Entity for Blockchain Supply Chain

Not a Consortium: Banks Form For-Profit Entity for Blockchain Supply Chain
A group of banks is charting forward a new course for how to design a blockchain venture – and this time it's seeking for-profit benefits.

US Government Research Lab Eyes Blockchain in Energy Data Tests

US Government Research Lab Eyes Blockchain in Energy Data Tests
A research lab within the U.S. Department of Energy has revealed it is exploring the application of blockchain in next-generation power grids.

IC3 Blockchain Initiative Expands Research Team to Europe

IC3 Blockchain Initiative Expands Research Team to Europe
The IC3 cryptocurrency and blockchain research project has expanded, adding researchers from several European universities to its ranks.

R3 Unveils Cross-Border Payments Platform Built on Corda DLT Tech

R3 Unveils Cross-Border Payments Platform Built on Corda DLT Tech
R3 and 22 of its member banks have announced a cross-border payments platform built on top of the company's Corda distributed ledger.

Bitcoin Cash Developers Set Date for November Hard Fork

Bitcoin Cash Developers Set Date for November Hard Fork
The developers behind bitcoin cash are aiming to change the blockchain's rules in a software update set for November.

Devcon3 Preview: 6 Talks to Watch At Ethereum's Developer Summit

Devcon3 Preview: 6 Talks to Watch At Ethereum's Developer Summit
Can't make it to ethereum's annual Devcon summit? Catch the livestream and tune in for CoinDesk six talks to watch.

Meet Earn.com: 21 Rebrands Social Network In Shift Away from Bitcoin

Meet Earn.com: 21 Rebrands Social Network In Shift Away from Bitcoin
21 Inc, once a maker of bitcoin mining hardware, is rebranding to emphasize its recent focus on using digital currency to power a social network.

EU Government Pegs Blockchain as Beneficiary of €30 Billion Research Fund

EU Government Pegs Blockchain as Beneficiary of €30 Billion Research Fund
The European Commission has announced €30 billion on new investments in technology initiatives including those involving blockchain.

Australian Central Bank: Regulating Blockchain Protocols 'Unlikely to Be Effective'

Australian Central Bank: Regulating Blockchain Protocols 'Unlikely to Be Effective'
Cryptocurrencies don't pose "any pressing regulatory issues" for the Australian central bank's policies for payments.

More Blockchain Pilot Needed, Says US Treasury Official

More Blockchain Pilot Needed, Says US Treasury Official
An official involved with the US Treasury's distributed ledger trial wants to see more government testing around the tech.

Arkansas Sheriff's Office Mines Bitcoin to Fuel Dark Web Investigations

Arkansas Sheriff's Office Mines Bitcoin to Fuel Dark Web Investigations
A sheriff's office based in Arkansas is taking a novel approach to its investigations into online crime: mining bitcoin.

Boston Fed VP: DLT Could 'Fundamentally Change' Financial Industry

Boston Fed VP: DLT Could 'Fundamentally Change' Financial Industry
Jim Cunha, senior VP of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, has said distributed ledger technology could "fundamentally change" financial services.

The Last Hurdle: Liquidity Alliance Closes in on Distributed Ledger Launch

The Last Hurdle: Liquidity Alliance Closes in on Distributed Ledger Launch
A group of central securities depositories are ready to launch a blockchain, but there's still one thing they need: a regulatory green light.

Making Noise: Bitcoin Price Could Push Higher as Global Volumes Grow

Making Noise: Bitcoin Price Could Push Higher as Global Volumes Grow
Bitcoin's rally is showing no signs of abating after prices surged to record levels over the weekend.

Veteran Observer Tech Reporter Joins CoinDesk Editorial Team

Veteran Observer Tech Reporter Joins CoinDesk Editorial Team
CoinDesk has added a valuable new member to its U.S. editorial division – veteran Observer reporter Brady Dale.

Japanese Financial Watchdog Issues Warning over ICO Risks

Japanese Financial Watchdog Issues Warning over ICO Risks
Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued a statement warning investors of the risks associated with initial coin offerings or ICOs.

Russian Bank VEB Turns to Blockchain for E-Procurement Project

Russian Bank VEB Turns to Blockchain for E-Procurement Project
Russia's government-owned development bank, VEB, and e-procurement resource platform Roseltorg are teaming up on a new blockchain project.

Proving Ground? Ethereum Gears Up for Show of Force at Devcon Event

Proving Ground? Ethereum Gears Up for Show of Force at Devcon Event
With hurdles still to overcome, ethereum is out to prove itself at its annual developer event which kicks off next Wednesday.

Sony Seeks Blockchain Patent for User Authentication System

Sony Seeks Blockchain Patent for User Authentication System
Electronics giant Sony has proposed a two-part blockchain-based multi-factor authentication system in a new patent application.

BTC to DLT: Why Aren't Banks Giving Blockchain Startups Accounts?

BTC to DLT: Why Aren't Banks Giving Blockchain Startups Accounts?
A recent report by the FCA recognized that cryptocurrency startups have a hard time getting bank accounts. CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson looks at why.

Politician Ron Paul: US Government Should 'Stay Out' of Bitcoin

Politician Ron Paul: US Government Should 'Stay Out' of Bitcoin
Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul said this week that he supports cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

$6,300: Bitcoin Price Sets New Record

$6,300: Bitcoin Price Sets New Record
The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index set a new record on Sunday, rising nearly $500 to top $6,300 for the first time in history.

The Basics on FACTS: A New Model for Compliant ICOs

The Basics on FACTS: A New Model for Compliant ICOs
Must ICOs choose between a non-compliant utility token or a complaint security token that doesn’t work in commerce? Jaron Lukasiewicz proposes a fix.

Worse Than Tulips? Enduring Misconceptions About Crypto Assets

Worse Than Tulips? Enduring Misconceptions About Crypto Assets
The authors of a new book explain what mainstream financial pundits still don't grasp about this space – even if the markets are starting to get it.

Where to Trade Bitcoin? Brokerage Apps Move In Amid Market Boom

Where to Trade Bitcoin? Brokerage Apps Move In Amid Market Boom
A new wave of investing apps is opening up to bitcoin, aiming to attract an elusive millennial market jaded by the financial crisis.

Desperately Seeking Devs: How to Fill Bitcoin's Talent Shortage

Desperately Seeking Devs: How to Fill Bitcoin's Talent Shortage
Jimmy Song explains why there's a shortage of developers in the bitcoin community, why that's a problem and how the industry is addressing it.

Michigan Man Charged for Unlawful Bitcoin Exchange

Michigan Man Charged for Unlawful Bitcoin Exchange
A Michigan man has been charged with running an unlicensed money transmitting business after selling more than $150,000 in bitcoin.

SEC Enforcement Director: ICO Fraud Requires 'Thoughtful Approach'

SEC Enforcement Director: ICO Fraud Requires 'Thoughtful Approach'
SEC Division of Enforcement co-director Stephanie Avakian said the agency's new cyber unit would look at how blockchain technology and ICOs are used.

UBS CEO: Blockchain to Play 'Big Role' in Reshaping Industry

UBS CEO: Blockchain to Play 'Big Role' in Reshaping Industry
The CEO is the latest to raise doubts about cryptocurrency, which also banking on blockchain to make his business simpler and easier.

Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Disses Bitcoin at Digital Currency Launch

Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Disses Bitcoin at Digital Currency Launch
The central bank of Lebanon is talking openly about digital currency – but it's making clear that bitcoin isn't welcome in the discussion.

US Logistics Agency Open-Sources Blockchain Sector Mapping Tool

US Logistics Agency Open-Sources Blockchain Sector Mapping Tool
The U.S. government's Emerging Citizen Technology program announced a new open-source Atlas to provide resources on blockchain technology.

On the Move? Bitcoin Cash Price Clocks 9-Day High

On the Move? Bitcoin Cash Price Clocks 9-Day High
The recently created cryptocurrency bitcoin cash price caught a fresh bid wave today, reaching a nine-day high of $373.

Cyprus Securities Regulator Trials Blockchain Oversight in OTC Markets

Cyprus Securities Regulator Trials Blockchain Oversight in OTC Markets
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed new details about its efforts to explore blockchain technology.

Can Blockchain Save Us from the Internet's Original Sin?

Can Blockchain Save Us from the Internet's Original Sin?
The digital behemoths – Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple – have too much power over our digital lives. Can blockchain help us take back control?

Bull Exhaustion? Bitcoin Price Halts Ahead of $6,000

Bull Exhaustion? Bitcoin Price Halts Ahead of $6,000
Bitcoin prices have taken a downturn after the psychological hurdle of $6,000 proved a tough nut to crack.

D3 Unveiled: Russian Depository Seeks Big Money Investors for Crypto Tokens

D3 Unveiled: Russian Depository Seeks Big Money Investors for Crypto Tokens
Russia's National Settlement Depository has revealed new details about its planned blockchain-based cryptocurrency depository.

Japan's SBI Holdings Reveals Wider Push into Cryptocurrency Industry

Japan's SBI Holdings Reveals Wider Push into Cryptocurrency Industry
The financial services division of Japan’s SBI Group has revealed plans to move deeper into the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

UK Treasury: Cryptocurrencies Pose Low Terrorist Financing Risk

UK Treasury: Cryptocurrencies Pose Low Terrorist Financing Risk
The U.K.Treasury has stated in a report that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin pose "low risk" for terrorist financing and money laundering.