Bank of England Official: Digital Currencies Could Impair Bank Lending
Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent discussed the possibility of central bank-issued digital currencies today.
Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent discussed the possibility of central bank-issued digital currencies today.
Bitcoin startup Abra is one of five blockchain startups to be accepted into the latest FinTech incubator run by Plug and Play.
BlockApps, a provider of Ethereum blockchain software for business, has become the first certified offering on Microsoft Azure's BaaS platform.
D+H executive Moti Porath tells CoinDesk about his firm's recent blockchain integration with its global payments hub.
Standard Chartered is moving ahead toward "full commercialization" with its blockchain trial for trade finance.
The Bank of Russia has set up a working group to investigate potential applications of blockchain technology within finance.
A look at how financial firms could benefit from the adoption of blockchain tech and some pitfalls to avoid along the way.
An expert examines the relationship between China's mainstream stock market, regulators and the digital currency ecosystem.
Despite periods of volatility, the global bitcoin market remained calm this week, gaining 1% while fluctuating between $410 and $450.
Social tipping service ChangeTip has announced a new "decentralised" wallet service, citing demand from the bitcoin community.
21 Inc has announced that its Bitcoin Computer device is now shipping to European countries including the UK, France, Germany and Italy.
Bitt has launched a blockchain-based version of the Barbadian dollar it hopes will appeal to the country's underbanked.
Gemini, the New York-based bitcoin exchange founded by investors Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has revamped its fee schedule.
Excitement is building around the Ethereum platform, but what are innovators and creators building with the technology? Here are seven cool examples.
PwC's FinTech director discusses the professional services firm's new Blockchain Solution Portfolio and the way ahead for the technology.
JPMorgan has reportedly been moving money between London and Tokyo as part of a trial using blockchain technology.
CoinDesk profiles Mediachain, one of the more novel startups attacking use cases for blockchain technology in media.
MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito looks at the current state of bitcoin and the blockchain, calling for unity amid an uncertain time for the industry.
Can real estate mogul and United States presidential contender Donald Trump make bitcoin great again?
Why an overlooked aspect of recent European Commission proposal concerning the regulation of cryptocurrencies may have far-reaching consequences.
Bitcoin prices rose over the last week, pushing higher as the sentiment surrounding the digital currency strengthened.
As it closes a $1.6m seed round, blockchain startup Chainalysis has agreed to assist the European Cybercrime Centre in fighting online criminals.
ISITC Europe CEO Nigel Solkhon talks about the group's plans for the securities-trading industry as blockchains approach widespread adoption.
Baker Marquart partner Brian Klien discusses a recent federal court case and its implications for the bitcoin and blockchain industry.
Berger Singerman LLP counsel Andrew Hinkes discusses what's at stake in an upcoming court hearing in the HashFast bitcoin miner bankruptcy case.
A new paper suggests bitcoin will need a major redesign to scale into a mainstream payment network.
A new Australian political party has proposed the introduction of a blockchain-based voting system that would govern actions of lawmakers.
Gemalto discusses its recent partnership with Symbiont, what it calls its "first step" in engaging in business opportunities in the blockchain space.
Pillsbury Winthrop blockchain lead Marco Santori rebuffs claims creating new versions of bitcoin's blockchain may create legal issues for developers.
21 Inc has announced its bitcoin mining and micro-transaction device, the 21 Bitcoin Computer, is now shipping outside the US for the first time.