Live Blog: Bitcoin Halving 2016
The bitcoin block reward is set to fall from 25 bitcoins to 12.5 bitcoins in just a few hours.
The bitcoin block reward is set to fall from 25 bitcoins to 12.5 bitcoins in just a few hours.
Bitcoin prices experienced moderate volatility during the week ending 8th July, as market participants took action ahead of the upcoming halving.
The UK government’s Department of Work and Pensions is spearheading an experiment in which a blockchain system is used to distribute welfare payments.
2016 has become a year of revival for the bitcoin price, but will this continue after the upcoming halving?
McKinsey & Company reports on how insurance companies might be able to capitalize on blockchain.
The EU proposed changes to its AML directive this week to include a new definition for digital currencies. But, what will be the impact?
The Internet Watch Foundation has announced a partnership with a blockchain industry startup aimed at fighting online child sex abuse.
The Argentinian subsidiary of ridesharing giant Uber is turning to a bitcoin payment option amid a crackdown by local authorities.
Juniper Research has concluded a Donald Trump presidency could lead to a massive jump in bitcoin transactions, and in the price of bitcoin.
Holland’s central bank is preparing to open a campus dedicated to teaching others about blockchain. In early September of this year, De Nederlandsche Bank is expected to open a campus where banks and financial institutions can work together “under one roof” to learn more about the distributed ledger technology that underlies bitcoin, according to a […]
How will the halving affect bitcoin? According to one entrepreneur, the biggest boost will be in the tech's perception.
Are bitcoin's short-term scaling issues holding back adoption? Contributor Ariel Deschapell argues the answer is no.
The value of global cryptocurrency markets has been rising rapidly so far in 2016, but what do these figures mean?
In this opinion piece, Cato Institute senior fellow Jim Harper reflects on recent elements of the bitcoin scaling debate.
ICAP is working with Axoni to build an ethereum-based smart contracts integration, but the project is being done to make it easy to swap blockchains.
Stellar founder Jed McCaleb takes on a new role as the company he co-founded takes another step towards serving the unbanked.
CoinDesk provides five takeaways and unique data analysis from its latest "Understanding Ethereum" report.
The Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust is no longer attempting to list on Nasdaq, according to an SEC document filed today.
The price of bitcoin failed to increase despite the fact the yuan-dollar exchange rate was close to its lowest point since 2010 this week.
One possible solution to the attack that led to the draining of funds from The DAO is now believed to include an exploit of its own.
Cryptography pioneer Ralph Merkle recently returned to the crypto community to advocate for the spread of what he calls "DAO democracy".
US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has announced she will support blockchain applications as part of her planned tech platform.
A major Brazilian banking institution has become the latest member of distributed ledger consortium R3.
IBM has announced the opening of a new office for blockchain coders in a trendy New York City neighborhood.
Momentum around the UK’s rapidly growing blockchain industry could slow following the 'Brexit' vote, experts say.
The owner of a bitcoin investment fund is arguing investors should begin preparing for the "death of the euro" following last week's 'Brexit'.
IBM's Martin Hagelstrom looks at how bitcoin can achieve growth in a market full of digital payments systems run by tech and finance giants.
Blockchain strategist David Siegel gives a step-by-step overview of the attack on The DAO for journalists and media members.
Confused about Ethereum? Cryptocurrency investment fund manager Jacob Eliosoff gives his ELI5 overview of the emerging tech.
A new research note from Needham & Company asserts it might be too early to call bitcoin a “safe haven” asset.