Why Your Business Needs a Blockchain Czar

Why Your Business Needs a Blockchain Czar
William Mougayar is a Toronto-based entrepreneur, investor and advisor to Consensus 2016, CoinDesk's flagship conference. He is also the author of the upcoming book, The Business Blockchain. In this opinion piece, Mougayar discusses the common ways that enterprise businesses are seeking to establish and roll out blockchain strategies as part of their innovation initiatives.  Despite […]

Bitstamp Could Face 'Bumpy' Road in Europe Despite Luxembourg License

Bitstamp Could Face 'Bumpy' Road in Europe Despite Luxembourg License
Market observers weigh in on the news bitcoin exchange Bitstamp has secured what could be a key licensing in Luxembourg.

UK Treasury Won't Seek AML Rules for Bitcoin Wallet Providers

UK Treasury Won't Seek AML Rules for Bitcoin Wallet Providers
The UK Treasury has said in a new report that it won’t impose AML rules on digital currency wallet providers in a bid to avoid regulatory burdens.

Bitcoin Hits Four-Month High in Push Past $460

Bitcoin Hits Four-Month High in Push Past $460
Bitcoin prices passed $460 on 25th April, reaching their highest total in four months as the digital currency built on past gains.

SBI Leads Japanese Bitcoin Exchange’s $27 Million Series C

SBI Leads Japanese Bitcoin Exchange’s $27 Million Series C
Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has raised $27 million in new funding, one of the largest rounds for a Japanese digital currency firm to date.

DARPA Seeks Blockchain Messaging System for Battlefield Use

DARPA Seeks Blockchain Messaging System for Battlefield Use
A major US defense agency devoted to advanced R&D is seeking to create a secure-blockchain-based messaging system.