The Blockchain: An Experiment in Governance Without Power
Cryptocurrencies aren't just an experiment in monetary theory, but also a radical experiment in decentralized governance, says Ariel Deschapell.
Cryptocurrencies aren't just an experiment in monetary theory, but also a radical experiment in decentralized governance, says Ariel Deschapell.
Why is the price of BTC on the rise? Blame bullish market sentiment and low liquidity.
ISITC and Hyperledger are teaming up to talk blockchain standards in Europe next week.
A venture-backed cryptocurrency with the promise to provide truly anonymous transactions is scheduled to launch into beta today.
A retro-fitted version of same-old system? That's what blockchain may become if financial firms aren't ready to be radical.
Bitcoin prices neared $630 on 8th September, rising more than 2% as a short squeeze propelled gains.
'Big Four' accounting firm Deloitte is now the owner and operator of its first bitcoin ATM.
The company featured in a bestselling book says it plans to use the blockchain to build a more transparent gold exchange.
The biggest name in Latin America's securities exchange trade is gearing up to explore blockchain.
China's state social security system is reportedly looking to integrate blockchain technology as part of a bid to cut costs.
Microsoft Azure's CTO Mark Russinovich envisions a world where every industry is connected by a blockchain consortium.
In this op-ed, investor and author William Mougayar discusses why global governments should be – and increasingly are – embracing blockchain.
A web conference this week found a notable selection of industry thought leaders exploring lesser-publicized solutions for bitcoin scaling.
Analysts reacted positively to news that exchange Bitfinex had redeemed roughly 1% of its outstanding debt tokens on 1st September.
A global tracking scheme for conflict diamonds is continuing its internal blockchain trials, according to a new report.
Brave Software has officially launched bitcoin micropayments for its ad-blocking browser product first unveiled earlier this year.
Visa’s London-based innovation lab has announced its latest blockchain trial will focus on interbank payments.
A distributed ledger startup spun out of Deloitte has announced its first partnership with an Internet of Things company.
A new report from Japan Exchange Group (JPX) contends that distributed ledgers will work 'better' if third parties are involved.
MetLife has announced it will join banking consortium R3CEV.
While bitcoin prices have enjoyed relative calm in recent weeks, analysts believe new forces could soon fuel sharp price gains.
IBM is reorganizing its internal blockchain team into a business unit that encompasses its artificial intelligence and cloud computing efforts.
The price of classic ether plunged against several currencies over the last week amid concerns of waning market enthusiasm.
Author Don Tapscott recently helped kick off the TED Summit in Banff, Alberta with a talk about blockchain technology.
The majority of global exchanges are now exploring distributed ledgers according to a new trade organization report.
Confusion over deadlines may be leading to premature excitement about the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF, a bitcoin investment vehicle awaiting SEC approval.
In this OpEd, two patent attorneys discuss whether bitcoin could be patented, and whether a bitcoin patent would be enforceable if it was granted.
Government officials in Moscow today revealed plans to investigate applications of blockchain technology.
A new study by MIT researchers has provided details on a free bitcoin giveaway conducted at the US university in 2014.
Bitfinex customers may soon have a way to convert the digital assets they were issued following the exchange's hack earlier this month.
