Deloitte Spin-Off Nuco Partners on Blockchain IoT Project

Deloitte Spin-Off Nuco Partners on Blockchain IoT Project
A distributed ledger startup spun out of Deloitte has announced its first partnership with an Internet of Things company.

Bank of Canada Paper: Bitcoin Adoption Could Stabilize Price

Bank of Canada Paper: Bitcoin Adoption Could Stabilize Price
The Bank of Canada has published a new staff working paper on the valuation of digital currencies like bitcoin.

JPX: Distributed Ledgers 'Better' With Third Parties

JPX: Distributed Ledgers 'Better' With Third Parties
A new report from Japan Exchange Group (JPX) contends that distributed ledgers will work 'better' if third parties are involved.

Insurance Giant MetLife Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

Insurance Giant MetLife Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
MetLife has announced it will join banking consortium R3CEV.

What Will Be Bitcoin's Next Big Price Event?

What Will Be Bitcoin's Next Big Price Event?
While bitcoin prices have enjoyed relative calm in recent weeks, analysts believe new forces could soon fuel sharp price gains.

Hyperledger Blockchain Project Adds 17 New Members

Hyperledger Blockchain Project Adds 17 New Members
Samsung SDS, an IT affiliate of the South Korean electronics giant, is one of 17 new members to join the Hyperledger Project.

US Health Department Selects 15 Blockchain Research Contest Winners

US Health Department Selects 15 Blockchain Research Contest Winners
The US government's Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) has announced the winners of a blockchain research paper contest.

Blockchain Startup Symbiont Adds Ex-Morgan Stanley Director

Blockchain Startup Symbiont Adds Ex-Morgan Stanley Director
Former Morgan Stanley managing director Caitlin Long has joined blockchain startup Symbiont as president and chairman of the board.

'Settlement Coin' is All About Banks, Not Blockchain

'Settlement Coin' is All About Banks, Not Blockchain
The design of a high-profile project should give the public pause about how banks are seeking to apply blockchain, ex-banker Frances Coppola argues.

EU Parliament Member Seeks €1 Million for Blockchain Research

EU Parliament Member Seeks €1 Million for Blockchain Research
A member of the European Parliament is proposing $1.1m be spent on a task force focused on studying digital currencies and blockchain.

IBM Bridges Blockchain, AI With New Business Unit

IBM Bridges Blockchain, AI With New Business Unit
IBM is reorganizing its internal blockchain team into a business unit that encompasses its artificial intelligence and cloud computing efforts. Industry Platforms will be led by Bridget van Kralingen, IBM’s former senior vice president of Global Business Services. As part of the launch, IBM's entire blockchain leadership will make the transition to the unit, first announced […]

Mizuho Bank Dealt Blow in Mt Gox Lawsuit Update

Mizuho Bank Dealt Blow in Mt Gox Lawsuit Update
A US judge largely denied a push by Mizuho Bank last week to dismiss charges filed against it in a class action suit tied to the collapse of Mt Gox.

Blockchain Executives Sign Pledge to Address Governance Issues

Blockchain Executives Sign Pledge to Address Governance Issues
Fourteen blockchain executives have signed a letter calling for changes to the way blockchain governance is managed.

Bitcoin Tipping Platform Zapchain to Shut Down

Bitcoin Tipping Platform Zapchain to Shut Down
Bitcoin-based social network Zapchain has announced it will close effective 31st August.

Could the Blockchain End Bureaucracy?

Could the Blockchain End Bureaucracy?
In this OpEd, Reform researcher Alexander Hitchcock discusses how blockchain could lead to big savings in civil services.

Singapore Central Bank Proposes New Rules for Bitcoin Startups

Singapore Central Bank Proposes New Rules for Bitcoin Startups
Singapore's central bank has proposed a new regulatory framework for payments that could cover digital currency exchanges.

Building the Foundations for a Scalable Ethereum

Building the Foundations for a Scalable Ethereum
Do events like The DAO collapse prove blockchains need formal governance? Blockchain analyst Josh Stark argues that it's too early to tell.

Sorry Blockchain, Any Joe Schmoe Shouldn’t Be Able to Start a Bank

Sorry Blockchain, Any Joe Schmoe Shouldn’t Be Able to Start a Bank
Safety issues with some new, disruptive business models highlight why regulations exist. Surely the same goes for firms that hold our money.

The Vault: Could This Technical Fix Block Bitcoin Hackers?

The Vault: Could This Technical Fix Block Bitcoin Hackers?
A new proposal could make it easier for exchanges to guard against hacks, but key challenges around enacting the change have slowed advances.

Code is Law? Not Quite Yet

Code is Law? Not Quite Yet
Should code be law? In this opinion piece, Lukas Abegg argues there are many scientific hurdles to cross before this is likely to be possible.

Bitmain to Release New Bitcoin Miner in Bid to Attract Hobbyists

Bitmain to Release New Bitcoin Miner in Bid to Attract Hobbyists
Bitmain is releasing the Antminer R4, which is energy efficient and about half as loud as the average bitcoin miner, enticing home miners again.

Ethereum Classic Prices Plunge 20% as Trader Interest Wanes

Ethereum Classic Prices Plunge 20% as Trader Interest Wanes
The price of classic ether plunged against several currencies over the last week amid concerns of waning market enthusiasm.

Did Ethereum's Fork Validate Bitcoin Block Size Conservatism?

Did Ethereum's Fork Validate Bitcoin Block Size Conservatism?
CoinDesk explores how the ethereum hard fork affected sentiment regarding bitcoin's long-raging block size debate.

Bitcoin Confiscated in €1 Million Finnish Drug Bust

Bitcoin Confiscated in €1 Million Finnish Drug Bust
Customs agents in Finland revealed today that they seized bitcoin and other items worth about €1m earlier this year.

Hyperledger Blockchain Project Elects New Tech Committee

Hyperledger Blockchain Project Elects New Tech Committee
The Hyperledger Project, the blockchain initiative led by the Linux Foundation, has elected a new technical steering committee.