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.