What the Blockchain Means for Economic Prosperity
Authors Don and Alex Tapscott argue the Internet is entering a second era, one that gives us another shot to achieve a prosperous digital future.
Authors Don and Alex Tapscott argue the Internet is entering a second era, one that gives us another shot to achieve a prosperous digital future.
Who influenced the bitcoin and blockchain space most in 2015? We analysed the results of our poll and the year's events and here are the results.
Z/Yen's Michael Mainelli explores how distributed ledgers could at last fully modernise an insurance industry that still over relies on paper.
Big banks fell in love with blockchain tech in 2015, but do they truly understand their latest obsession?
Bitcoin's ability to operate outside national jurisdictions may hep it solve an age-old economics paradox, Travis Patron argues.
The wider adoption of blockchain technology by financial incumbents is likely to take place over four stages according to a new report by McKinsey.
Bitcoin Foundation board members Jim Harper and Olivier Janssens have exited the trade organization amid questions about its future.
The price of bitcoin on the CoinDesk USD Bitcoin Price Index (BPI) rose to its highest level since September 2014 today.
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to better understand blockchain tech through a research initiative.
The blockchain could dramatically change corporate governance, according to a new report published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Financial Services Club chairman Chris Skinner discusses why he believes blockchain technology will take time but cause massive change.
Speculation about Satoshi Nakamoto was heightened following published evidence which pointed to an Australian man as bitcoin's possible creator.
The price of bitcoin has hit its highest level in the last year, trading at $436 and climbing at press time.
Someone claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto has denied being Australian Craig Wright in a post to the bitcoin-dev mailing list.
British singer and songwriter Imogen Heap has discussed how blockchain technology could help empower musicians.
The bitcoin world appeared unconvinced that Wright is indeed the man behind the world's most popular cryptocurrency.
Who do you think is Satoshi Nakamoto? Take our poll and let us know.
Craig S Wright, the Australian entrepreneur who may be the creator of bitcoin, may have lost money in the collapse of Mt Gox.
Theories on the latest bitcoin price increase range from activity in the global CNY market to speculation the potential unmasking of bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has calmed investor concerns.
Meeting minutes, published yesterday, show board chairman Brock Pierce declaring that the Bitcoin Foundation is "close to running out of money".
95% of financial experts surveyed believe that cryptocurrencies will struggle to survive within the next ten years.
The price of bitcoin topped $400 on the CoinDesk USD Bitcoin Price Index today, its highest value over the last four weeks.
Blockchain startup Everledger has joined a financial tech accelerator owned by insurance and financial services company Allianz.
This week's coverage is a testament of just how varied things in the bitcoin space can really get.
Boston University has convened a task force to explore how digital currencies could provide assistance in conflict zones.
Goldman Sachs filed a patent application earlier this month for a securities settlement system based on a new cryptocurrency called “SETLcoin”.
The busiest day for bitcoin exchanges ever was recorded on 26th November, according to data provider Bitcoinity.
Two Barbadian economists have concluded that the country's central bank may want to consider holding a small amount of bitcoin as part of its portfolio of foreign reserves.
Bitcoin reputation startup Bonafide has elected to cease operations and commence liquidation less than one year after raising $850,000.
Journalist John Biggs details why he thinks bitcoin will eventually succeed.